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Illinois Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 879 religiously affiliated private schools serving 188,171 students in Illinois (54% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $7,637, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,412.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (48% of schools), Christian (16% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (13% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 879
  • # Students Served: 188,171

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 879
  • # Students Served: 188,171

Top Ranked Illinois Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
2
129
34%
Amish
7
236
-
Assembly of God
7
1,279
30%
Baptist
46
4,959
30%
Calvinist
4
517
61%
Catholic
427
126,365
31%
Christian
138
19,488
32%
Church of God
4
147
100%
Church of God in Christ
2
75
100%
Church of the Nazarene
1
55
100%
Episcopal
1
43
100%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
7
502
40%
Friends
2
113
19%
Greek Orthodox
3
362
2%
Islamic
20
4,921
67%
Jewish
36
6,117
9%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
111
15,822
20%
Mennonite
5
260
3%
Methodist
3
161
53%
Other
14
3,054
25%
Other Lutheran
4
1,026
51%
Pentecostal
13
689
34%
Presbyterian
2
457
23%
Seventh Day Adventist
13
558
85%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
9
836
33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Illinois?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Illinois include Trinity Lutheran School, Holy Family School, and Illinois Lutheran High School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Illinois?
879 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Illinois.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $7,637, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,412.

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