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Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 3,006 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois include Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy, St. Johns Lutheran School, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $11,471, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,544.
79% of private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois (2026-27)

Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
(11)
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
(9)
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Map of Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy
Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
All-boys (Catholic)
5065 Olivet Road
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-2127
(1)
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Quest Academy Photo
Quest Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
(1)
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Map of St. Alexander School
St. Alexander School
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
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St. Joan Of Arc Photo
St. Joan Of Arc
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
(8)
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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
(1)
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St. Johns Lutheran School Photo
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
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St. Mary Catholic School Photo
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
320 Lincoln Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-3598
(2)
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
408 W Washington St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-2825
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Catholic
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
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Tallgrass Sudbury School Photo
Tallgrass Sudbury School
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
(7)
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Acacia Academy Photo
Acacia Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
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Map of Bear Creek School
Bear Creek School
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Amish
556 N County Road 325 E
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 578-2259
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Map of French-american School Of Chicago
French-american School Of Chicago
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Specialized Curriculum
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
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Map of Little Creek School
Little Creek School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
3320 Hickory Ln
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-3624
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
288 East Jefferson Avenue
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-3450
(4)
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Map of St. Malachy Elementary School
St. Malachy Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Catholic
2252 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
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Map of South Prairie School
South Prairie School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-5169
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois include Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy, St. Johns Lutheran School, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Illinois?
19 private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $11,471, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,544.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
79% of private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
19
Private Schools
3,006
Students
$11,471
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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