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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 273 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 73,088 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 Ascension Catholic School, Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, and Academy Of St. Benedict The African.
The average tuition cost is $6,317, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,515.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 273

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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
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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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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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 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 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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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 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
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
(2)
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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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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 Ascension Catholic School, Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, and Academy Of St. Benedict The African.
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 $6,317, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,515.
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
73,088
Students
$6,317
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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