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Best Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 12,289 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Illinois include University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, The Latin School Of Chicago, and Morgan Park Academy.
The average tuition cost is $28,215, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,515.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Illinois (2026-27)

The Avery Coonley School Photo
The Avery Coonley School
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
(7)
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Baker Demonstration School Photo
Baker Demonstration School
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
(6)
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Catherine Cook School Photo
Catherine Cook School
Gr: NS-8 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
(13)
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Chicago City Day School Photo
Chicago City Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
(5)
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Morgan Park Academy Photo
Morgan Park Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
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Bennett Day School Photo
Bennett Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
(2)
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Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Jewish
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
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Chiaravalle Montessori Photo
Chiaravalle Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
(12)
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Countryside School Photo
Countryside School
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253
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Map of Francis W. Parker School
Francis W. Parker School
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Sports: 11
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5107
(6)
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Glenwood Academy Photo
Glenwood Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6
500 W 187th St
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-4663
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Catholic
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
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Map of Keith Country Day School
Keith Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
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Lake Forest Country Day School Photo
Lake Forest Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 406 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
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Map of The Latin School Of Chicago
The Latin School Of Chicago
Gr: PK-12 | 1,172 students
Sports: 17
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
(2)
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Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
(3)
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Near North Montessori Photo
Near North Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
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North Park Elementary School (NPES) Photo
North Park Elementary School (NPES)
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
2017 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 327-3144
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North Shore Country Day School Photo
North Shore Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
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Quest Academy Photo
Quest Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Illinois include University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, The Latin School Of Chicago, and Morgan Park Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Illinois?
30 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $28,215, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,515.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
30
Private Schools
12,289
Students
$28,215
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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