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Private schools in Dupage County, IL with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 43 of 43 schools.
#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Naperville
Naperville, IL
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Glendale Heights, IL
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Roselle, IL
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Westmont, IL
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Warrenville
Warrenville, IL
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Darien, IL
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Clarendon Hills, IL
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lombard, IL
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Naperville
Naperville, IL
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
#11 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
#12 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Naperville since at least 2011
Naperville, IL
#13 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Naperville since at least 2011
Naperville, IL
#14 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Naperville
Naperville, IL
#15 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Villa Park, IL
#16 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
One of 4 Christian schools in Naperville
Naperville, IL
#17 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Lemont, IL
#18 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–6
A private school in Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
#19 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale, IL
#20 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Glen Ellyn since at least 2011
Glen Ellyn, IL
#21 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Lombard
Lombard, IL
#22 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Elmhurst since at least 2011
Elmhurst, IL
#23 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2011–12
Itasca, IL
#24 Best Private Elementary Schools in Dupage County, IL
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–9
The only Montessori school in Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
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