#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Gems World Academy Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade196 students3 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Private schools in Illinois with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 497 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
North Shore Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Winnetka
Winnetka, IL
A+Overall grade510 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Roycemore School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Evanston
Evanston, IL
A+Overall grade224 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Frances Xavier Warde School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade745 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Daystar Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade271 students7 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Holy Family Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Peoria, IL
A+Overall grade97 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
The Latin School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–4
Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade371 students5 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Noonan Elementary Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Mokena, IL
A+Overall grade191 students5 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Northside Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade267 students10 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Old St. Marys School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade419 students8 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. George School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Tinley Park
Tinley Park, IL
A+Overall grade128 students9 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Blessed Sacrament School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Belleville
Belleville, IL
A+Overall grade142 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. Norbert School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
A+Overall grade123 students8 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Elgin, IL
A+Overall grade111 students10 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Naperville Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Naperville
Naperville, IL
A+Overall grade126 students6 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. Constance School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade116 students10 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. Marys School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
A+Overall grade125 students10 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade687 students6 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. Edward School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade232 students11 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
SS Peter & Paul School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Cary, IL
A+Overall grade167 students10 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. Hilary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade109 students9 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Glendale Heights, IL
A+Overall grade75 students8 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Elementary Schools in Illinois
Our Lady of Grace
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Illinois
East Moline, IL
A+Overall grade86 students9 students per teacher
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