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Illinois Other Private Elementary Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 other private elementary schools serving 2,580 students in Illinois.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Top schools: The other private elementary schools in Illinois include Aletheia School, Glenview New Church School, and Circle-Rock Preparatory School.

Share of the state: These schools make up 1% of the 957 private schools in Illinois and 1% of its 183,277 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 2,580

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 2,580

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked other private elementary schools in Illinois?

The other private elementary schools in Illinois include Aletheia School, Glenview New Church School, and Circle-Rock Preparatory School.

How many other private elementary schools are located in Illinois?

13 other private elementary schools are located in Illinois.

How diverse are other private elementary schools in Illinois?

Illinois other private elementary schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.

Illinois Other Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

2,580

Students

$5,771

Avg. Tuition

27%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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