Illinois Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 218 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Illinois include Baker Demonstration School, Francis W. Parker School, and The Avery Coonley School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 218

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 218

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Illinois (2026-27)

The Avery Coonley School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
(7)
Catherine Cook School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
(13)
Chicago City Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
(5)
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
(5)
Creative Learning Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Fusion Academy Evanston Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
(5)
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Specialized Curriculum
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
German International School Chicago Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
(1)
Montessori Habitat Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Vine Academy Photo
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 15
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Map of Aaa Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Map of Allendale School
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Map of Allendale-linc
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
American School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
Baker Demonstration School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
(6)
Bennett Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
(2)
Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
British International School of Chicago-South Loop Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
(18)
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
(1)
Map of Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Map of Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Chiaravalle Montessori Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
(12)
Map of Chicago Lighthouse
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
The Children's School of Oak Park Photo
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
820 Ontario
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
Council Oak Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Countryside School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253
Map of Cove School
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Dupage Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1111 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
(6)
Forest Bluff School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
(14)
Map of Francis W. Parker School
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Sports: 11
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5107
(6)
GEMS World Academy Chicago Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
350 E. South Water Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 809-8900
(7)
Glenwood Academy Photo
Gr: 1-7 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7
500 W 187th St
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-4508
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Illinois include Baker Demonstration School, Francis W. Parker School, and The Avery Coonley School.
How many nonsectarian private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
218 nonsectarian private elementary schools are located in Illinois.

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