For the 2026 school year, there are 13 other private elementary schools serving 2,580 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked other private elementary schools in Illinois include Calvary Academy, Circle-Rock Preparatory School, and Glenview New Church School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked Other Private Elementary Schools in Illinois (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students
74 Park Drive
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-0057
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
775 County Rd 1700 E
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3535
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3535
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5701 N. Redwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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