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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 34 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 7,801 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois include Lake Forest Academy, Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and The Latin School Of Chicago.
The average tuition cost is $14,758, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,412.
50% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 34

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 34

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of Allendale School
Allendale School
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
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Map of Frances Xavier Warde School
Frances Xavier Warde School
Gr: PK-8 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
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Map of Keith Country Day School
Keith Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
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Lake Forest Academy Photo
Lake Forest Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
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Map of Lake Shore Schools
Lake Shore Schools
Gr: NS-K | 292 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
5611 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-6707
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Map of The Latin School Of Chicago
The Latin School Of Chicago
Gr: PK-12 | 1,172 students
Sports: 17
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
(2)
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Rosary College Prep Photo
Rosary College Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls (Catholic)
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
(1)
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Map of St. Clare Catholic School
St. Clare Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students
Catholic
214 W 3rd St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6327
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Map of St. Ferdinand Parish School
St. Ferdinand Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
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St. Giles School Photo
St. Giles School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
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Map of St. John's Lutheran
St. John's Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 S Lincoln Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 932-3196
(1)
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Map of St. Laurence High School
St. Laurence High School
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
5556 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
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Map of Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
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Map of Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
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Map of Bekidz (true Vine Bekidz)
Bekidz (true Vine Bekidz)
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5700 Old Collinsville Rd Fairview Heights, IL, US 62208
Belleville, IL 62221
(405) 696-9500
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Bridges Academy Photo
Bridges Academy
Gr: K-5 | 41 students
Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
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Map of Charter School Academy College Prep
Charter School Academy College Prep
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
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Map of Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
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Map of Jane Addams High School
Jane Addams High School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
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Map of Keystone Montessori School
Keystone Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Montessori School
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
(3)
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Map of Kids In Harmony Day School
Kids In Harmony Day School
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool
4330 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-8812
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Map of Metro-east Lutheran High School
Metro-east Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
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Montessori School Of Lake Forest Photo
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
13700 W Laurel Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 918-1000
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Map of Pathway Montessori
Pathway Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Montessori School
1819 Maple Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-0394
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Map of Pike County Christian Academy
Pike County Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Christian
1308 W Washington St Ste A
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-5722
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Map of Roseland Daycare Center
Roseland Daycare Center
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Alternative School
10624 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 881-1212
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Map of St. Angela School
St. Angela School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
1332 N Massasoit Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-2655
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
222 Waterman St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-5215
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Map of St. Paul School
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Catholic
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
(2)
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Map of Spanish Center, Inc.
Spanish Center, Inc.
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
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Spectrum School Photo
Spectrum School
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
(3)
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Map of Trinity Catholic Academy
Trinity Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
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West Suburban Montessori School Photo
West Suburban Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois include Lake Forest Academy, Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and The Latin School Of Chicago.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Illinois?
34 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $14,758, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,412.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
50% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
34
Private Schools
7,801
Students
$14,758
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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