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Best Niles Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,369 students in Niles, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL include Northridge Preparatory School, Logos Christian Academy, and St. John Brebeuf School.
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).

Top-Ranked Niles Private Elementary 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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL include Northridge Preparatory School, Logos Christian Academy, 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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