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Illinois Private Elementary Schools Offering Summer Programs

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 178 private elementary schools offering summer programs serving 38,732 students in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Illinois include Morgan Park Academy, Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, and Baker Demonstration School.
The average tuition cost is $13,912, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,544.
51% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 178
  • # Students Served: 38,732

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 178
  • # Students Served: 38,732

Top Ranked Illinois Private Elementary 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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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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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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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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Chiaravalle Montessori Photo
Chiaravalle Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
(12)
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Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 360 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
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Map of College Preparatory School Of America
College Preparatory School Of America
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
331 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-8000
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Countryside School Photo
Countryside School
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253
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Map of Cove School
Cove School
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
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Dupage Montessori School Photo
Dupage Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1111 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
(6)
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East Lake Academy Photo
East Lake Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
(4)
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Map of East Moline Christian School
East Moline Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
(1)
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Map of Furqaan Academy
Furqaan Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Islamic
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
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Map of Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
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Glenwood Academy Photo
Glenwood Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6
500 W 187th St
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-4663
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Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School) Photo
Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School)
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 13
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
(3)
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Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4106 W 28th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1234
(2)
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Hellenic American Academy Photo
Hellenic American Academy
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
(2)
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Map of Holy Angels
Holy Angels
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School Photo
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
304 South St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3145
(3)
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Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus Photo
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
(1)
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Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus Photo
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
13860 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
(1)
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Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Photo
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in Illinois include Morgan Park Academy, Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, and Baker Demonstration School.
How many private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Illinois?
178 private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools offering summer programs cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $13,912, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,544.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering summer programs in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools offering summer programs are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
51% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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