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Niles Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,407 students in Niles, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private elementary schools in Niles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,407
  • Average Tuition: $7,808
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Niles, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,407
  • Average Tuition: $7,808
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Niles, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Niles Private Elementary Schools (2026)

Map of Logos Christian Academy
Logos Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
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Northridge Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
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Map of St. John Brebeuf School
St. John Brebeuf School
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
8301 N Harlem Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 966-3266
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Map of Childrens Learning World
Childrens Learning World
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
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Embers Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
8340 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
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Map of Niles Korean School
Niles Korean School
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
Specialized Curriculum
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
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Niles, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Ransom School
Our Lady Of Ransom School
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Catholic
8300 North Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 823-2550
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Map of St. Matthew Lutheran School
St. Matthew Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
9204 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 297-5898
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Niles, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
-14.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,407
Students
+32.2% (+343 students) 10-yr
$7,808
Avg. Tuition
-81.8% (-$35,192) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+157.1% (+11 students) 10-yr
38%
Students of Color
-11.6% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+60.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Niles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
957 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearNiles, IL Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20226
20217
20207
20197
20188
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,407 Students
184,043 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025228195199
2024220191192
2023231199193
2022196208205
2021205202201
2020205195188
2019202205193
2018187198190
2017191204199
2016188202196
2015152197183
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% Students of Color
38%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%32%33%
202438%32%32%
202342%32%32%
202240%32%32%
202139%32%31%
202039%33%31%
201943%31%31%
201845%31%30%
201744%32%31%
201642%32%31%
201543%33%31%
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0.70
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.700.640.64
20240.690.650.64
20230.700.650.63
20220.690.640.62
20210.680.640.62
20200.680.650.62
20190.690.640.61
20180.710.630.60
20170.680.600.59
20160.660.610.59
20150.660.610.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
266 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
19%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519%5%5%
202420%5%5%
202323%5%5%
202223%5%5%
202123%5%5%
202023%5%5%
201925%4%4%
201824%5%4%
201722%3%4%
201621%3%4%
201521%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
111 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%9%9%
20248%10%9%
202311%10%9%
20228%9%8%
20218%10%9%
20208%10%9%
20198%9%8%
201811%9%8%
20179%8%8%
20169%8%8%
201510%8%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%8%
20241%8%8%
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%8%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%8%7%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
615 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
44%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202545%54%55%
202447%54%55%
202344%53%55%
202246%55%57%
202147%54%57%
202047%54%58%
201945%55%59%
201844%55%59%
201749%59%61%
201652%58%61%
201551%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
385 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202525%24%22%
202422%23%22%
202321%24%22%
202222%23%22%
202121%23%20%
202021%22%19%
201921%23%20%
201820%22%20%
201719%20%19%
201617%20%18%
201517%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:111:1
201915:113:111:1
201813:113:111:1
201712:113:111:1
201611:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202570%50%54%
202470%49%54%
202370%48%53%
202270%49%53%
202170%48%53%
202070%47%53%
201970%47%52%
201870%46%52%
201770%46%51%
201665%46%51%
201563%46%50%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025181616
201671615
201571615
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512912
202411711
202311710
202211710
202111710
202011710
201911710
201811610
201711710
20161179
20151179
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Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1282
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025282626
2024272626
2023272626
2022272626
2021272626
2020272626
2019272626
2018272625
2017272625
2016272525
2015272525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,808
$11,007

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$7,808$11,088$14,043
2016$43,000$6,568$9,307
2015$43,000$6,285$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
65%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202565%31%34%
202465%30%33%
202365%29%33%
202265%28%32%
202165%27%32%
202065%27%31%
201965%27%30%
201865%25%29%
201765%25%29%
201665%24%28%
201565%23%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$3,987

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNiles, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$5,500$3,641$6,227
2024$5,500$3,432$6,113
2023$5,500$2,239$5,785
2022$5,500$2,327$5,514
2021$5,500$2,355$5,269
2020$5,500$2,364$5,141
2019$5,500$2,397$5,007
2018$5,500$2,286$4,752
2017$5,500$2,368$4,582
2016$5,500$2,512$4,396
2015$5,500$2,614$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL include Logos Christian Academy, Northridge Preparatory School, and St. John Brebeuf School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Niles?
6 private elementary schools are located in Niles.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Niles?
Niles private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Niles?
67% of private elementary schools in Niles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Niles include: Niles Korean School vs. Logos Christian Academy, Logos Christian Academy vs. Niles Korean School

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