Northridge Preparatory School Photo

Best Niles Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,556 students in Niles, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Niles, IL include Northridge Preparatory School, Notre Dame College Prep, and Logos Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private high schools in Niles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Niles Private High 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
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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,556 Students
89,884 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
99 Teachers
7,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 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
$8,508
$15,730
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$4,910
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
224 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
14%
6%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
32 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
956 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
62%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
105 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
217 Students
12,125 Students
% of Others Students
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Niles, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Niles, IL include Northridge Preparatory School, Notre Dame College Prep, and Logos Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Niles?
4 private high schools are located in Niles.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Niles?
75% of private high schools in Niles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?

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