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Illinois Vocational Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 vocational private schools serving 98 students in Illinois.
Affiliations: 75% of vocational private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked vocational private schools in Illinois include Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Share of the state: These schools make up under 1% of the 1,624 private schools in Illinois and under 1% of its 251,153 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 98

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 98

Top Ranked Illinois Vocational Private Schools (2026-27)

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Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
(5)
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
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Map of Standberry Christian Academy
Standberry Christian Academy
Gr: 12 | 8 students
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
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Map of Standberry Christian Academy
Standberry Christian Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536 W Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 223-2680
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4
Private Schools
98
Students
$4,900
Avg. Tuition
100%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked vocational private schools in Illinois?
The top ranked vocational private schools in Illinois include Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
How many vocational private schools are located in Illinois?
4 vocational private schools are located in Illinois.
What percentage of vocational private schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
75% of vocational private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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