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Best Illinois Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 279 private schools offering summer programs serving 56,641 students in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, The Avery Coonley School, and Morgan Park Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,926, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,423.
42% of private schools offering summer programs in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 279
  • # Students Served: 56,641

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 279
  • # Students Served: 56,641

Top Ranked Illinois Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2026-27)

The Avery Coonley School Photo
The Avery Coonley School
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
(7)
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Baker Demonstration School Photo
Baker Demonstration School
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
(6)
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Catherine Cook School Photo
Catherine Cook School
Gr: NS-8 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
(13)
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The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
(8)
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The Goddard School Third Lake Photo
The Goddard School Third Lake
Gr: PK-K | 266 students
Daycare / Preschool
34638 North Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9075
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Holy Family School Photo
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
(1)
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Morgan Park Academy Photo
Morgan Park Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
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Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Gr: 5-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
(5)
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 20
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
(2)
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Fusion Academy Evanston Photo
Fusion Academy Evanston
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
847 Chicago Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60202
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Lake Forest Photo
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
(5)
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Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Specialized Curriculum
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Oak Brook Photo
Fusion Academy Oak Brook
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3041 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(877) 673-8893
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German International School Chicago Photo
German International School Chicago
Gr: PK-9 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
(1)
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St. Mark Christian School Photo
St. Mark Christian School
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School (Christian)
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
(2)
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Alta Vista Montessori School Photo
Alta Vista Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
(1)
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Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo
Brightmont Academy - Naperville
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
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British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park Photo
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
(1)
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Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo
Brother Rice High School - Chicago
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
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Map of Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, The Avery Coonley School, and Morgan Park Academy.
How many private schools offering summer programs are located in Illinois?
279 private schools offering summer programs are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools offering summer programs cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $13,926, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,423.
How diverse are private schools offering summer programs in Illinois?
Illinois private schools offering summer programs are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
42% of private schools offering summer programs in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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