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Private High School Minority Statistics in Illinois

Name: Illinois Average Students of Color Trends (High School)
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Illinois private high schools are composed of 35% minority students (2026-27).

The private high schools in Illinois with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 331
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 100%–100%
IL School Avg.: 42%
National School Avg.: 25%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 331
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 100%–100%
IL School Avg.: 42%
National School Avg.: 25%

Illinois Average Students of Color (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg
2025	32%	35% (— 0 pp)
2024	31%	35% (▲ 1 pp)
2023	31%	34% (— 0 pp)
2022	30%	34% (— 0 pp)
2021	30%	34% (— 0 pp)
2020	29%	34% (▲ 2 pp)
2019	29%	32% (▼ 1 pp)
2018	28%	33% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	30%	34% (▼ 1 pp)
2016	30%	35% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	30%	34%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Illinois (% students of color range: 100%–100%, avg 42%)

Students Color Range: 97.87% 100% Avg. Students Color: 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private high schools minority students?

The Illinois average private high schools minority students is 35% for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Illinois?

The top ranked private high schools in Illinois include A.s.b. Educational Institute, Academy Of Scholastic Achievement and Ada S. Mckinley-highland School.

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