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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 84 students in Illinois.
Affiliations: 50% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to Southern Association of Independent School (SAIS) in Illinois is Academy High.
Share of the state: These schools make up under 1% of the 1,624 private schools in Illinois and under 1% of its 250,469 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Illinois (2026-27)

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Academy High
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Illinois is Academy High.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Illinois?
2 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Illinois.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
50% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
2
Private Schools
84
Students
$22,773
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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