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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 2,121 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois include Noonan Academy, College Preparatory School Of America, and Bennett Day School.
60% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois (2026-27)

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Bennett Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
(2)
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Map of College Preparatory School Of America
College Preparatory School Of America
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
331 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
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Noonan Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
(1)
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Map of Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
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Charter School Academy College Prep
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
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Map of Grand Prairie School
Grand Prairie School
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
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Map of Helping Hand School
Helping Hand School
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
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Kc's Academy LLC
Gr: K-1 | 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
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Map of Keshet Transition Program
Keshet Transition Program
Gr: Inquire with school | 75 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5758
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Map of Our Lady Of Tepeyac High School
Our Lady Of Tepeyac High School
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2228 S Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0023
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois include Noonan Academy, College Preparatory School Of America, and Bennett Day School.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Illinois?
10 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
60% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
10
Private Schools
2,121
Students
$23,513
Avg. Tuition
56%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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