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Illinois Catholic Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 81 catholic private high schools serving 38,249 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The catholic private high schools in Illinois include Mount Carmel High School, Holy Trinity High School, and Benet Academy.

The average tuition cost is $11,287, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average tuition cost of $15,329.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 81
# Students Served: 38,249

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 81
# Students Served: 38,249

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in Illinois?

The catholic private high schools in Illinois include Mount Carmel High School, Holy Trinity High School, and Benet Academy.

How many catholic private high schools are located in Illinois?

81 catholic private high schools are located in Illinois.

How much do catholic private high schools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $11,287, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $15,329.

How diverse are catholic private high schools in Illinois?

Illinois catholic private high schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.

Illinois Catholic Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

38,249

Students

$11,287

Avg. Tuition

32%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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