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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 273 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 72,370 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois include Corpus Christi Catholic School, Cathedral Of St. Raymond School, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.
The average tuition cost is $6,341, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,828.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 273

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 273

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois (2026-27)

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
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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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 Photo
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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Map of Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 743 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 Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
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 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 Costa Catholic School
Costa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
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Map of Epiphany Catholic School
Epiphany Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Catholic
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
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Map of Epiphany School
Epiphany School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Catholic
4223 W 25th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1542
(1)
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Frances Xavier Warde School Photo
Frances Xavier Warde School
Gr: K-8 | 814 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
751 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 268-2543
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Map of Frances Xavier Warde School
Frances Xavier Warde School
Gr: PK-8 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
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Map of Holy Angels
Holy Angels
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
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Map of Holy Angels Catholic School
Holy Angels Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Catholic
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
(2)
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Map of Holy Childhood Of Jesus School
Holy Childhood Of Jesus School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Catholic
215 N John St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2922
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Holy Cross Elementary School Photo
Holy Cross Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
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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 Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Catholic
504 Fountains Pkwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 628-7395
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Immaculate Conception Photo
Immaculate Conception
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
321 S Metter Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
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Map of Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School
Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
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Immaculate Conception Grade School Photo
Immaculate Conception Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
132 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-3490
(2)
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
505 E North Street
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4111
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
115 N B St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-6037
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Immaculate Conception School - St. Joseph School Photo
Immaculate Conception School - St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
3 years old – Grade 3, and toddler programs at 1431 N. North Park Avenue; Grades 4 – 8 at 363 W. Hill Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
(8)
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Jordan Catholic School Photo
Jordan Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2901 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
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Map of Little Flower Catholic School
Little Flower Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Catholic
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
(1)
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Map of Marquette Academy
Marquette Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Catholic
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
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Maternity Bvm Elementary School Photo
Maternity Bvm Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
(7)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois include Corpus Christi Catholic School, Cathedral Of St. Raymond School, and Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Illinois?
273 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $6,341, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,828.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
273
Private Schools
72,370
Students
$6,341
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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