Lake Forest Academy Photo - Located on the former estate of J. Odgen Armour, various historical and modern buildings comprise Lake Forest Academy's 150-acre campus, including the Cressey Center for the Arts, the Reyes Family Science Center, and a newly expanded athletic center.

Best Illinois Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 133 nonsectarian private high schools in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Illinois include Lake Forest Academy, The Latin School Of Chicago, and British International School of Chicago-South Loop.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Illinois (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Special Education School
(3)
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
Vine Academy
Vine Academy Photo - Our primary program has a strong emphasis on building independence.
6880 N FRONTAGE RD
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Evanston
Fusion Academy Evanston Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Alternative School
(5)
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Oak Brook
Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Academy High
Academy High Photo
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Allendale-linc
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
American School
American School Photo
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy Photo
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Gr: PK-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Gr: NS-12 | 717 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.
Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Cove School
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Francis W Parker School
(1)
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5501
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students Tuition listed
Gce Lab School
Gce Lab School Photo
(1)
9 West Washington St, Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0091
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
301 S Swift Rd Ste F
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 540-3900
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Academy Photo - Located on the former estate of J. Odgen Armour, various historical and modern buildings comprise Lake Forest Academy's 150-acre campus, including the Cressey Center for the Arts, the Reyes Family Science Center, and a newly expanded athletic center.
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Latin School Of Chicago
(2)
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Gr: PK-12 | 1,172 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo - The Lyce Franais de Chicago is a leading international, multilingual school that helps students grow into well-rounded, active citizens of the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
255 W James J Davis
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
NewHope Academy
Special Education School
(6)
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
804 W Bartlett Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7496
Gr: K-12 | 265 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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