Academy High
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Champaign
Champaign, IL
A-Overall grade37 students5 students per teacher
Independent schools in Illinois
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 68 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed
Independent school · Grades K–10
The smallest classes of any independent school in Chicago
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade35 students3 students per teacher
Tallgrass Sudbury School
Independent school · Ungraded
The only independent school in La Grange
La Grange, IL
B+Overall grade34 students11 students per teacher
Campus Middle School for Girls
Independent school · Grades 6–8
The only independent school in Urbana
Urbana, IL
B+Overall gradeAll girls31 students11 students per teacher
Carra Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
An independent school in Matteson
Matteson, IL
B+Overall grade31 students9 students per teacher
One School Global Chicago Campus
Independent school · Grades 3–12
Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Illinois
Elk Grove Village, IL
AOverall grade25 students6 students per teacher
Kindercare Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
One of 2 independent schools in Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village, IL
22 students
Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
An independent school in Maywood
Maywood, IL
B+Overall grade22 students14 students per teacher
Elite Scholars STEAM Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in Illinois
Swansea, IL
A-Overall grade21 students6 students per teacher
Fields Lab School
Independent school · Grade 12
An independent school in Macomb
Macomb, IL
B+Overall grade21 students12 students per teacher
Blooming Minds STEAM Academy Private School
Independent school · Grades K–2
The only independent school in Wheeling
Wheeling, IL
A-Overall grade16 students4 students per teacher
World Changers Prep Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The only independent school in Fairview Heights
Fairview Heights, IL
A-Overall grade15 students6 students per teacher
KC'S Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade14 students7 students per teacher
Chicago Prep Elearning & Elite Sports Academy
Independent school · Grades 10–12
Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
A-Overall gradeAll boys13 students5 students per teacher
Carbondale New School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only independent school in Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
AOverall grade11 students3 students per teacher
The Family Matters School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade11 students6 students per teacher
Vanguard Gifted Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–4
The only independent school in Batavia
Batavia, IL
AOverall grade10 students3 students per teacher
A.S.B. Educational Institute
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools nationwide
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade8 students4 students per teacher
Fidley De Fidley Do Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Harvey
Harvey, IL
AOverall grade6 students2 students per teacher
Orion STEM Schools
Independent school · Kindergarten only
Smaller classes than 71% of preschools in Illinois
Naperville, IL
A-Overall grade4 students2 students per teacher
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