The average private high school acceptance rate in Illinois is 86% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Illinois is Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
95%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Illinois (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: 9-12
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 6-12
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 9-12
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 8-12
5065 Olivet Road
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-2127
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-2127
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
300 W Highridge Rd
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-8800
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: 9-12
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: PK-12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Clapham School![Clapham School Photo]( "Clapham School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School![Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo]( "Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 10-12
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-12
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Bede Academy![St. Bede Academy Photo]( "St. Bede Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Universal School![Universal School Photo]( "Universal School Photo")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Esperanza Therapeutic School![Esperanza Therapeutic School Photo - Esperanza School]( "Esperanza Therapeutic School Photo - Esperanza School")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 1-12
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Illinois Lutheran High School![Illinois Lutheran High School Photo - Educating for Time & Eternity!]( "Illinois Lutheran High School Photo - Educating for Time & Eternity!")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 7-12
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 7-11
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Lake County Baptist School![Lake County Baptist School Photo]( "Lake County Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School![Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo]( "Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
3737 W 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-6507
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1200 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6055
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-9
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-11
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Rank: #3333.
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School![Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter]( "Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter")
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Rank: #34 - 4034. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Rank: #34 - 4034. - 40.
Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Illinois average private high schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Illinois?
The top ranked private high schools in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, Lake Forest Academy and Safe Haven School.
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