Illinois Private High Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 7,756 students in Illinois.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Illinois include American School, Schaumburg Christian School, and Hinsdale Adventist Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Illinois (2026-27)

Illinois Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
(5)
American School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
Hinsdale Adventist Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
(1)
Map of Schaumburg Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 889 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
(52)
Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
(3)
Map of Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Illinois?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Illinois include American School, Schaumburg Christian School, and Hinsdale Adventist Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Illinois?
6 private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Illinois?
Illinois private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
67% of private high schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).

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