Illinois Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

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  • The average private elementary school tuition in Illinois is approximately $6,033 per year (2018-19).
  • The private elementary school with the highest tuition in Illinois is Brehm Preparatory School, with a tuition of $68,900.
  • The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Creative Montessori Learning Center, with a tuition of $1,040.

Illinois Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost (2018-19)

  • School Tuition Cost Grades Location
  • 1.
    Brehm Preparatory School
    Brehm Preparatory School Photo
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $68,900
    Grades: 6-12950 S. Brehm Lane
    Carbondale, IL 62901
    (618)457-0371
  • 2.
    Safe Haven School
    Safe Haven School Photo - Safe Haven School's playground and ball fields
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $52,000
    Grades: 1-12906 Muir Avenue
    Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    (847)604-3903
  • 3.
    NewHope Academy
    Special Education School
    (6)
     Tuition: $45,800
    Grades: 6-123250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
    Arlington Heights, IL 60004
    (847)588-0463
  • 4.
    British International School of Chicago-South Loop
    British International School of Chicago-South Loop Photo
    (12)
     Tuition: $30,000
    Grades: PK-12161 West 9th Street
    Chicago, IL 60605
    (773)998-2472
  • 5.
    Bennett Day School
    Bennett Day School Photo - Junior kindergarten class trip
    Special Program Emphasis
     Tuition: $28,818
    Grades: PK-12955 W. Grand Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60642
    (312)236-6388
  • 6.
    North Shore Country Day School
     Tuition: $28,350
    Grades: PK-12310 Green Bay Rd
    Winnetka, IL 60093
    (847)446-0674
  • 7.
    Chicago Jewish Day School
    Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
    (Jewish)
     Tuition: $24,575
    Grades: PK-83730 N California Ave
    Chicago, IL 60618
    (773)271-2700
  • 8.
    Chicago Grammar School
    Chicago Grammar School Photo - Halloween Fun!
     Tuition: $22,080
    Grades: PK-8900 N Franklin St Ste 104
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312)944-5600
  • 9.
    Sacred Heart Schools
    Sacred Heart Schools Photo - School Logo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Tuition: $20,904
    Grades: NS-86250 N Sheridan Road
    Chicago, IL 60660
    (773)262-4446
  • 10.
    Lycee Francais de Chicago (The French International School)
    Lycee Francais de Chicago (The French International School) Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
     Tuition: $20,590
    Grades: PK-121929 W. Wilson Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60640
    (773)665-0066
  • 11.
    Baker Demonstration School
    Baker Demonstration School Photo - Act your age (really). Even as they learn and grow, we want your sons and daughters to act their age at Baker - to remain children who enjoy daily recess and have no desire to be older - because one of the best parts of childhood is actually being a child.
    (2)
     Tuition: $20,565
    Grades: PK-8201 Sheridan Road
    Wilmette, IL 60091
    (847)425-5800
  • 12.
    Science & Arts Academy
    Science & Arts Academy Photo - Science lab at Science & Arts Academy.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (4)
     Tuition: $20,500
    Grades: PK-81825 Miner St
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
    (847)827-7880
  • 13.
    Quest Academy
    Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
    Special Program Emphasis
     Tuition: $18,990
    Grades: PK-8500 N Benton St
    Palatine, IL 60067
    (847)202-8035
  • 14.
    Countryside Day School
    Countryside Day School Photo - Our children are fully engaged in their own learning. On any particular day, we can see and hear elementary and middle school children engaged in lively discussions about multiplication tables, new books they have read, flightless birds, how their diorama is coming along and what it represents, the coming of life to earth, and so much more.
    Montessori School
     Tuition: $18,200
    Grades: 1-81985 Pfingsten Road
    Northbrook, IL 60062
    (847)498-1105
  • 15.
    Near North Montessori
    Near North Montessori Photo
    Montessori School
     Tuition: $15,313
    Grades: PK-81434 W Division Street
    Chicago, IL 60642
    (773)384-1434
  • 16.
    The Willows Academy
    The Willows Academy Photo - The small class sizes at The Willows Academy allow for girls to receive individualized attention and help in all subjects.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Tuition: $14,000
    Grades: 6-121015 Rose Avenue
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
    (847)824-6900
  • 17.
    Countryside School
     Tuition: $13,870
    Grades: K-84301 W Kirby Avenue
    Champaign, IL 61822
    (217)355-1253
  • 18.
    Urban Prairie
    Urban Prairie Photo - 2nd grade class at UPWS
     Tuition: $12,950
    Grades: 1-81220 W. Lexington
    Chicago, IL 60607
    (312)733-5337
  • 19.
    Intercultural Montessori Language School of Chicago and Oak Park
    Intercultural Montessori Language School of Chicago and Oak Park Photo - Intercultural Montessori's Oak Park Campus 301 S. Ridgeland Oak Park, IL 60302
    Montessori School
     Tuition: $12,850
    Grades: PK-6114 S. Racine
    Elmwood Park, IL 60707
    (312)265-1514
  • 20.
    Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     Tuition: $12,300
    Grades: 8-125065 Olivet Road
    Georgetown, IL 61846
    (217)662-2127
  • 21.
    Park View Montessori School - Chicago
    Montessori School
     Tuition: $12,000
    Grades: NS-K640 W Irving Park Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613
    (773)477-6122
  • 22.
    Frances Xavier Warde School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Tuition: $11,950
    Grades: PK-8751 N State St
    Chicago, IL 60654
    (312)466-0700
  • 23.
    Westminster Christian School
    Westminster Christian School Photo - Cast picture from The Music Man, our all school musical at the Hemmens Theater.
    (Christian)
    (5)
     Tuition: $11,575
    Grades: PK-122700 W Highland Avenue
    Elgin, IL 60124
    (847)695-0310
  • 24.
    Wheaton Christian Grammar School
    Wheaton Christian Grammar School Photo - Each year, WCGS graduates a class of eighth graders who have received a foundation of a biblical worldview and rigorous academics. An average of 70% of our graduates typically enroll at Wheaton Academy, a private Christian college preparatory high school in West Chicago, IL. WCGS's first graduating class of eight students received their diplomas in June, 1947.
    (Christian)
    (6)
     Tuition: $11,470
    Grades: K-81N350 Taylor Drive
    Winfield, IL 60190
    (630)668-1385
  • 25.
    Daystar School
    Daystar School Photo - Daystar School State Street Entrance
    (Christian)
     Tuition: $11,400
    Grades: PK-121550 S State St
    Chicago, IL 60605
    (312)791-0001
  • 26.
    Chicago Friends School
    (Friends)
     Tuition: $11,300
    Grades: K-61246 W Thorndale Ave
    Chicago, IL 60660
    (773)442-2371
  • 27.-28.
    Next Generation School
    (3)
     Tuition: $11,000
    Grades: K-82521 Galen Drive
    Champaign, IL 61821
    (217)356-6995
  • 27.-28.
    North Park Elementary School
    North Park Elementary School Photo
     Tuition: $11,000
    Grades: PK-82017 W Montrose Ave
    Chicago, IL 60618
    (773)327-3144
  • 29.
    Christian Heritage Academy
    Christian Heritage Academy Photo - Middle school students participate in interscholastic competition in Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball and Track and Field. Students hone their athletic skills, learn the importance of teamwork, and the value of sportsmanship on and off the field. CHA is an IHSA approved school. Our upper school athletes participate in a variety of competitive team sports in partnership with Christian Liberty Academy.
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Tuition: $10,990
    Grades: PK-12315 Waukegan Rd
    Winnetka, IL 60093
    (847)446-5252
  • 30.
    Clapham School
    Clapham School Photo
    (Christian)
     Tuition: $10,950
    Grades: PK-12Po Box 209
    Wheaton, IL 60187
    (630)547-5125
  • 31.
    Montessori Language Academy
    Montessori Language Academy Photo - Nutrition Work at the Cultural area
    Montessori School
     Tuition: $10,900
    Grades: PK-K314 Circle Avenue
    Forest Park, IL 60130
    (708)771-5030
  • 32.
    Science Academy of Chicago
    Science Academy of Chicago Photo
    (7)
     Tuition: $10,750
    Grades: NS-8501 Midway Drive
    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
    (847)258-5254
  • 33.
    Timothy Christian Schools
    Timothy Christian Schools Photo - Timothy Christian Middle School Hallway
    (Christian)
    (21)
     Tuition: $10,625
    Grades: PK-12188 W Butterfield Rd
    Elmhurst, IL 60126
    (630)833-4717
  • 34.
    Four Winds Waldorf School
    Special Program Emphasis
    (2)
     Tuition: $10,500
    Grades: PK-830w160 Calumet Ave W
    Warrenville, IL 60555
    (630)836-9400
  • 35.
    Campus Middle School for Girls
    All-girls
     Tuition: $10,300
    Grades: 6-8108 S. Webber Street
    Urbana, IL 61802
    (217)344-8279
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