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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 317 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 98,138 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois include Holy Trinity High School, Benet Academy, and Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $8,238, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,457.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 317

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 317

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois (2026)

Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo
Academy Of St. Benedict The African
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
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Map of All Saints Academy
All Saints Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
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Map of All Saints Catholic Academy
All Saints Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
(13)
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Map of Alleman High School
Alleman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students
Catholic
1103 40th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
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Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
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Annunciation Of The Bvm School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
(1)
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Ascension Catholic School Photo
Ascension Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
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Aurora Central Catholic High School Photo
Aurora Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
(3)
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Map of Benet Academy
Benet Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
2200 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2782
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Map of Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
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Map of Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Catholic
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
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Map of Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
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Map of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
(2)
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Map of Carmel Catholic High School
Carmel Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
(2)
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Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
(1)
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Map of Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
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Map of Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School
Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
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Map of Christ the King School
Christ the King School
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
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Map of Corpus Christi Catholic School
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
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Map of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
Catholic
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois include Holy Trinity High School, Benet Academy, and Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Illinois?
317 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $8,238, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,457.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
317
Private Schools
98,138
Students
$8,238
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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