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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 582 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Illinois include Lake Forest Academy and Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average acceptance rate is 34%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Illinois (2026-27)

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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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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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Brehm Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Illinois include Lake Forest Academy and Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Illinois?
3 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Illinois.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
33% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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582
Students
$59,765
Avg. Tuition
42%
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5:1
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