Univ of Chicago Lab School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade1,946 students8 students per teacher
Independent schools in Illinois
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 68 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Latin School of Chicago Upper
Independent school · Grades 5–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade806 students11 students per teacher
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
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
British International School of Chicago South Loop
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade638 students10 students per teacher
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
Lake Forest Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The largest independent school in Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL
A+Overall grade446 students7 students per teacher
Catherine Cook School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade405 students7 students per teacher
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln P
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade373 students13 students per teacher
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
Lake Forest Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Illinois
Lake Forest, IL
A+Overall grade325 students5 students per teacher
Next Generation School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Champaign
Champaign, IL
B+Overall grade318 students9 students per teacher
Avery Coonley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
AOverall grade290 students7 students per teacher
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
Science Academy of Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, IL
BOverall grade266 students9 students per teacher
Science & Arts Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Des Plaines, IL
A+Overall grade258 students7 students per teacher
Bennett Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade250 students7 students per teacher
North Park Elementary School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade237 students9 students per teacher
Quest Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Palatine
Palatine, IL
A+Overall grade237 students7 students per teacher
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
Roycemore School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Evanston
Evanston, IL
A+Overall grade224 students5 students per teacher
Countryside School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
Champaign, IL
BOverall grade215 students14 students per teacher
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
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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