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Best Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 1,465 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Illinois include Sager Solomon Schechter Day School, College Preparatory School Of America, and Noonan Academy.
57% of private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Illinois (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
College Preparatory School Of America
(Islamic)
331 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students Sports: 4
Noonan Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Grand Prairie School
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Kc's Academy LLC
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Special Program Emphasis
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
Gr: K-1 | 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

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