#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Bethesda International Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 28% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade50 students7 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Private schools in Chicago, IL with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 157 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 32% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade145 students7 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Daystar Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 33% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade271 students7 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Northshore Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–10
Largest group: 33% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade55 students10 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 36% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade72 students3 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Icc Elementary School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 39% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade153 students9 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Knapp School and Yeshiva
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Largest group: 39% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade54 students4 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Gems World Academy Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 40% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade196 students3 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Pope Francis Global Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 40% of students
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade182 students17 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Icc Elementary School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 40% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade153 students10 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 40% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Mount Carmel High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 41% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll boys588 students11 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Trinity High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 41% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls316 students11 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Chicago Free School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 41% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade54 students6 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Near North Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 43% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade375 students8 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
St. Hilary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 43% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade109 students9 students per teacher
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Univ of Chicago Lab School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade1,946 students8 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade765 students16 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Old St. Marys School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 46% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade419 students8 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Chicago Hope Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 47% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade291 students12 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
New Horizon Center
Special education school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 47% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 47% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade57 students5 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
Frances Xavier Warde School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 48% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade745 students6 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in Chicago, IL
St. Walter School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4
Largest group: 48% of students
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade115 students17 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.