#25 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Pope Francis Global Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 40% of students
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade182 students17 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Private schools in Illinois with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 641 schools.
#26 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Icc Elementary School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 40% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade153 students10 students per teacher
#27 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 40% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#28 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Acacia Academy
Special education school · Grades 5–12
Largest group: 40% of students
Burr Ridge, IL
B+Overall grade85 students7 students per teacher
#29 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Country Meadows Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 40% of students
Gurnee, IL
AOverall grade72 students8 students per teacher
#30 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Mount Carmel High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 41% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll boys588 students11 students per teacher
#31 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Trinity High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 41% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls316 students11 students per teacher
#32 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Avery Coonley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 41% of students
Downers Grove, IL
AOverall grade290 students7 students per teacher
#33 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Chicago Free School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 41% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade54 students6 students per teacher
#34 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Next Generation School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 42% of students
Champaign, IL
B+Overall grade318 students9 students per teacher
#35 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Countryside School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 42% of students
Champaign, IL
BOverall grade215 students14 students per teacher
#36 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
St. Germaine School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 42% of students
Oak Lawn, IL
A+Overall grade173 students12 students per teacher
#37 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Near North Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 43% of students
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade375 students8 students per teacher
#38 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Marquette Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 43% of students
Alton, IL
B+Overall grade371 students
#39 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
St. Thomas More Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 43% of students
Elgin, IL
A+Overall grade145 students12 students per teacher
#40 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
St. Hilary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 43% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade109 students9 students per teacher
#41 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Metropolitan Preparatory Schools
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Largest group: 43% of students
Arlington Heights, IL
A+Overall grade79 students4 students per teacher
#42 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Jeanine Schultz Memorial School
Special education school · Ungraded
Largest group: 43% of students
Park Ridge, IL
A+Overall grade70 students2 students per teacher
#43 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Univ of Chicago Lab School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade1,946 students8 students per teacher
#44 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade765 students16 students per teacher
#45 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 44% of students
Crete, IL
A+Overall grade117 students11 students per teacher
#46 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Northwester Center for Autism
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Genoa, IL
A+Overall grade93 students7 students per teacher
#47 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
St. Christopher School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 45% of students
Midlothian, IL
A-Overall grade198 students16 students per teacher
#48 Most Diverse Private Schools in Illinois
Giant Steps Illinois
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Largest group: 45% of students
Lisle, IL
A+Overall grade154 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.