Spectrum School Photo - Early Elementary cleverly practicing sorting by category!

Top 5 Best Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 5,164 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois include The Latin School Of Chicago, St. Clare Catholic School, and St. John's Lutheran.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
55% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 156 students
Frances Xavier Warde School
(Catholic)
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
Grades: PK-8
| 845 students
The Latin School Of Chicago
(2)
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Grades: PK-12
| 1,172 students
St. Clare Catholic School
(Catholic)
214 W 3rd St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6327
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
St. Giles School
(Catholic)
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
St. John's Lutheran
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
220 S Lincoln Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 932-3196
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
Grades: 1-8
| 46 students
Bridges Academy
Bridges Academy Photo - Bridges Academy 1st-5th Grades
Montessori School
716 Oak St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-1686
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Grades: 5-12
| 64 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Grades: PK-12
| 236 students
Keystone Montessori School
Montessori School
(3)
7415 North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-1080
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Montessori School Of Lake Forest Photo - Our main West Laurel Drive campus is on over five acres of prairie adjacent to the Middlefork Savanna County Forest Preserve.
Montessori School
13700 W Laurel Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 918-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Pike County Christian Academy
(Christian)
1308 W Washington St Ste A
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-5722
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
St. Angela School
(Catholic)
1332 N Massasoit Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-2655
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
222 Waterman St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-5215
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
(2)
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
Spectrum School
Spectrum School Photo - Julia reading the book "Alma" to our Early and Intermediate classes!
(3)
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Grades: PK-9
| 138 students
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
West Suburban Montessori School
West Suburban Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
1039 S East Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-2662
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students

Recent Articles

How To Use AI For Research: A High School Student's Guide
How To Use AI For Research: A High School Student's Guide
We introduce teenagers to AI as a powerful alternative to traditional search engines. This practical guide walks students through using AI tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT for academic research while maintaining intellectual integrity.
Podcasts That Will Change the Way You Think About Education
Podcasts That Will Change the Way You Think About Education
This article highlights a curated selection of podcasts that offer thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and innovative ideas on various aspects of education. From exploring new teaching methods and technologies to discussing policy changes and social issues, these podcasts provide a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone interested in education. Each podcast is briefly described, highlighting its unique focus and tone.
For-profit vs. Not-for-profit Schools
For-profit vs. Not-for-profit Schools
This comprehensive guide explores the differences between for-profit and not-for-profit private schools, discussing their organizational structures, advantages, and key considerations for parents. It emphasizes that a school's success is determined by its educational quality and management rather than its profit status.