#1 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Univ of Chicago Lab School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade1,946 students8 students per teacher
2026 lists
College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Private high schools in Illinois where the most graduates go on to four-year colleges. Top 50 of 122 schools.
#2 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Timothy Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Elmhurst, IL
B+Overall grade1,194 students18 students per teacher
#3 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Latin School of Chicago Upper
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade806 students11 students per teacher
#4 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
British International School of Chicago South Loop
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade641 students9 students per teacher
#5 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
North Shore Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Winnetka, IL
A+Overall grade510 students6 students per teacher
#6 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Marquette Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Ottawa, IL
BOverall grade334 students12 students per teacher
#7 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Trinity High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls316 students11 students per teacher
#8 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Bennett Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade285 students6 students per teacher
#9 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Skokie, IL
AOverall grade228 students6 students per teacher
#10 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Chicago Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade228 students8 students per teacher
#11 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Skokie, IL
BOverall grade228 students6 students per teacher
#12 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Roycemore School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Evanston, IL
A+Overall grade224 students5 students per teacher
#13 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Providence St. Mel School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade206 students8 students per teacher
#14 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Gems World Academy Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade196 students3 students per teacher
#15 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Beacon Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Evanston, IL
A+Overall grade155 students7 students per teacher
#16 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
South Campus
Special education school · Grades 1–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Palatine, IL
A-Overall grade90 students9 students per teacher
#17 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Abraxas Naperville Bridge
Alternative school · Grades 10–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Woodridge, IL
AOverall grade26 students5 students per teacher
#18 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Fenwick High School
Parish school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Oak Park, IL
A+Overall grade1,024 students12 students per teacher
#19 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Nazareth Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
La Grange Park, IL
A-Overall grade800 students16 students per teacher
#20 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
College Preparatory School of America
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lombard, IL
A+Overall grade602 students13 students per teacher
#21 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Lake Forest Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lake Forest, IL
A+Overall grade446 students7 students per teacher
#22 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Marian Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Woodstock, IL
A+Overall grade294 students12 students per teacher
#23 College-Bound Private High Schools in Illinois
Loyola Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Wilmette, IL
A+Overall grade1,947 students11 students per teacher
#24 College-Bound Private High 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
From official public records, updated October 2026.