#25 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,280 students
Appleton, WI
B-Overall grade1,280 students15 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
The private schools in the Midwest with the most students. Top 50 of 4,697 schools.
#26 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Depaul College Prep
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade1,245 students11 students per teacher
#27 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland-Oakwood Campus
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,225 students
Cleveland, OH
BOverall grade1,225 students5 students per teacher
#28 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,221 students
Cincinnati, OH
A-Overall grade1,221 students11 students per teacher
#29 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Micds
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,220 students
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall grade1,220 students9 students per teacher
#30 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Timothy Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,194 students
Elmhurst, IL
B+Overall grade1,194 students18 students per teacher
#31 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Messmer Catholic Schools
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,180 students
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade1,180 students14 students per teacher
#32 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Cathedral High School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,171 students
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade1,171 students13 students per teacher
#33 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Breck School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,168 students
Minneapolis, MN
A+Overall grade1,168 students12 students per teacher
#34 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
Wichita, KS
BOverall grade1,148 students16 students per teacher
#35 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Blackhawk Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,145 students
Fort Wayne, IN
B-Overall grade1,145 students19 students per teacher
#36 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Jpii Catholic Schools
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,137 students
Fargo, ND
B-Overall grade1,137 students15 students per teacher
#37 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Summit Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,135 students
Lees Summit, MO
B-Overall grade1,135 students13 students per teacher
#38 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Benilde-St. Margaret's School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
1,116 students
Saint Louis Park, MN
B+Overall grade1,116 students13 students per teacher
#39 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Northpointe Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,113 students
Grand Rapids, MI
B-Overall grade1,113 students20 students per teacher
#40 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
North Pointe Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,109 students
Grand Rapids, MI
B-Overall grade1,109 students15 students per teacher
#41 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Hawken School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,101 students
Chesterland, OH
B-Overall grade1,101 students14 students per teacher
#42 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,095 students
Carroll, IA
B-Overall grade1,095 students13 students per teacher
#43 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
St. Dominic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,087 students
O'Fallon, MO
B-Overall grade1,087 students17 students per teacher
#44 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
The Columbus Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,083 students
Gahanna, OH
AOverall grade1,083 students9 students per teacher
#45 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Roncalli High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,082 students
Indianapolis, IN
BOverall grade1,082 students14 students per teacher
#46 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,075 students
Pontiac, MI
B+Overall grade1,075 students11 students per teacher
#47 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
Pius X High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
Lincoln, NE
B+Overall grade1,068 students12 students per teacher
#48 Largest Private Schools in the Midwest
St. Ignatius School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
1,051 students
Cincinnati, OH
BOverall grade1,051 students14 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.