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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) serving 136 students in Illinois.
Affiliations: 50% of private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to National Association of Laboratory School (NALS) in Illinois is St. Johns Lutheran School.
Share of the state: These schools make up under 1% of the 1,624 private schools in Illinois and under 1% of its 250,469 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4231 183rd St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7491
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Map of A-karrasel
A-karrasel
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
3030 N Kedzien
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6151
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Map of Christian S.t.e.m. Scholars Academy
Christian S.t.e.m. Scholars Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Christian
9406 S Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(973) 468-1030
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Map of Thresholds Young Adult Program
Thresholds Young Adult Program
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
4219 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) in Illinois is St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) are located in Illinois?
4 private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) are located in Illinois.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
50% of private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
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Private Schools
136
Students
91%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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