Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!

Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) serving 234 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in Illinois include Children Of Peace and Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in Illinois (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Children Of Peace
Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy Photo - OLSHA Preschool
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
(5)
3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

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