Illinois Nonsectarian Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 134 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 British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Lake Forest Academy, and The Latin School Of Chicago.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 134

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 134

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

The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
(8)
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)
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)
Vine Academy Photo
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 15
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Academy High Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
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
Beacon Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
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)
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
Map of Chicago Lighthouse
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
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
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Map of Francis W. Parker School
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Sports: 11
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5107
(6)
Gce Lab School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 17
9 West Washington St, Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0091
(1)
Map of Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Map of Howard Area Leadership Academy
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Map of Innovations Academy Therapeutic Day School
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
301 S Swift Rd Ste F
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 540-3900
Map of Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Map of Keith Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Map of Kemmerer Village School
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Map of Kiefer School
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Lake Forest Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Map of The Latin School Of Chicago
Gr: PK-12 | 1,172 students
Sports: 17
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
(2)
Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
(3)
Map of Mooseheart Child City And School Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
255 W James J Davis
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Illinois?
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Illinois include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, Lake Forest Academy, and The Latin School Of Chicago.
How many nonsectarian private high schools are located in Illinois?
134 nonsectarian private high schools are located in Illinois.

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