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Best Illinois Private Schools Offering Winter Track (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools offering winter track as an interscholastic sport serving 8,055 students in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools in Illinois offering winter track include Rockford Christian Schools, Brother Rice High School - Chicago, and Chicago Hope Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,970, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,436.
83% of private schools offering winter track in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Private Schools Offering Winter Track in Illinois (2026-27)

Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo
Brother Rice High School - Chicago
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
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Chicago Hope Academy Photo
Chicago Hope Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
(1)
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De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus Photo
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
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Harvest Christian Academy Photo
Harvest Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
(2)
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Map of Loyola Academy
Loyola Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 29 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
(1)
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Montini Catholic High School Photo
Montini Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 51
Catholic
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
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Map of Mount Carmel High School
Mount Carmel High School
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
(2)
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Near North Montessori Photo
Near North Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
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North Shore Country Day School Photo
North Shore Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
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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 Rockford Christian Schools
Rockford Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1401 N Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
(3)
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Leo Catholic High School Photo
Leo Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering winter track in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools offering winter track in Illinois include Rockford Christian Schools, Brother Rice High School - Chicago, and Chicago Hope Academy.
How many private schools offering winter track are located in Illinois?
12 private schools offering winter track are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools offering winter track cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $14,970, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,436.
How diverse are private schools offering winter track in Illinois?
Illinois private schools offering winter track are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools offering winter track are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
83% of private schools offering winter track in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
12
Private Schools
8,055
Students
$14,970
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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