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Best Niles Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,225 students in Niles, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,731 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in Niles, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Niles, IL include St. John Brebeuf School, Notre Dame College Prep, and Northridge Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
56% of private schools in Niles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Niles Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Logos Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northridge Preparatory School
Northridge Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Notre Dame College Prep
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
7655 W Dempster Street
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
St. John Brebeuf School
(Catholic)
8301 N Harlem Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 966-3266
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Mothers Touch Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8350 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 813-5039
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Embers Academy
Embers Academy Photo
(Catholic)
8340 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students
Kiddie Garden
Daycare / Preschool
9130 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Niles Korean School
Special Program Emphasis
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Niles, Illinois

Niles, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8300 North Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 823-2550
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9204 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 297-5898
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students

Overview

This Town (Niles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,225 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1258
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,181
$12,512
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
304 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
14%
4%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
37 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,192 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
54%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
520 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Niles, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Niles, IL include St. John Brebeuf School, Notre Dame College Prep, and Northridge Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Niles?
9 private schools are located in Niles.
How diverse are private schools in Niles?
Niles private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Niles go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Niles are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Niles?
56% of private schools in Niles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?

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