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Best Illinois Vocational Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 vocational private high schools serving 97 students in Illinois.
The top ranked vocational private high schools in Illinois include Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
67% of vocational private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Illinois Vocational Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
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Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
(5)
3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Photo
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Grades: 12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked vocational private high schools in Illinois?
The top ranked vocational private high schools in Illinois include Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
How many vocational private high schools are located in Illinois?
3 vocational private high schools are located in Illinois.
What percentage of vocational private high schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
67% of vocational private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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