#49 Best Private Schools in Illinois
St. Thomas More Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Elgin, IL
A+Overall grade145 students12 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Illinois
Private schools in Illinois with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 579 schools.
#50 Best Private Schools in Illinois
St. Ambrose Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Godfrey
Godfrey, IL
A+Overall grade192 students8 students per teacher
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