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Niles Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 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 89%.
67% of private elementary schools in Niles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (26-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

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

6
Private Schools
1,407
Students
$7,808
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Niles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
1,407 Students
183,961 Students
% Students of Color
38%
32%
0.70
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
266 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
19%
5%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
<1%
8%
# White Students
615 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
44%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
385 Students
44,076 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
14,080 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1282
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,808
$9,527
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$4,345
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
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 St. John Brebeuf School, Northridge Preparatory School, and Logos Christian Academy.
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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