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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) serving 3,668 students in Illinois.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in Illinois include Rockford Boylan Catholic High School, All Saints Catholic Academy, and Joliet Catholic Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of All Saints Catholic Academy
All Saints Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
(13)
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Aurora Central Catholic High School Photo
Aurora Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
(3)
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Map of Joliet Catholic Academy
Joliet Catholic Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students
Catholic
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
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Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo
Rockford Boylan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
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Map of St. Francis Solanus School
St. Francis Solanus School
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
(2)
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Map of St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: NS-9 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
0s259 Church St
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-2625
(1)
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St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
320 Lincoln Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-3598
(2)
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St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School Photo
St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
845 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
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Map of St. Isidore School
St. Isidore School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
431 W Army Trail Rd
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9323
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Map of St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
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Map of St. Thomas More Elementary School
St. Thomas More Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Catholic
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in Illinois include Rockford Boylan Catholic High School, All Saints Catholic Academy, and Joliet Catholic Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are located in Illinois?
11 private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
3,668
Students
$6,099
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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