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Illinois Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 49% (2024-25).
The private elementary school in Illinois with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 80% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 90%

Illinois Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School
St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2324 New Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2016
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Chicago City Day School
Chicago City Day School Photo
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Forest Bluff School
Forest Bluff School Photo
Montessori School
(14)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-8
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Photo - We are a community for gifted children and their families that cares about the world.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
St. Nicholas Tolentine School
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - This year's school dance, the Moonlight Masquerade.
(Christian)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-11
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Rank: #77.
Trinty
Trinty Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-8
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Rank: #88.
Baker Demonstration School
Baker Demonstration School Photo - Curiosity captured in the preschool class with hands on learning for our youngest students in a scientific inquiry.
(6)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 97%
Grades: NS-8
201 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Furqaan Academy
(Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus Photo - HPDS creates a safe and nurturing environment designed to foster self-esteem, self-confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning.
Special Education School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 1-8
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 1-8
13860 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 1-8
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Pui Tak Christian School
Pui Tak Christian School Photo - Our Kindergarten goes to the Chinatown Public Library every Friday!
(Christian)
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-8
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Chicago Friends School
Chicago Friends School Photo - Chicago Friends School students enjoy reading!
(Friends)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
1246 West Thorndale
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 442-2371
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Maternity Bvm Elementary School
Maternity Bvm Elementary School Photo - We have a computer lab, IPads, Chromebooks, Smartboards, a green screen, and partnerships with the Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, and the Shedd Aquarium.
(Catholic)
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
North Shore Torah Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
St. Eugene Elementary School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
7930 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 763-2235
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
St. Gabriel Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
St. Genevieve School
St. Genevieve School Photo
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
St. Thomas The Apostle
St. Thomas The Apostle Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5467 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
St. Thomas the Apostle School
St. Thomas the Apostle School Photo - St. Thomas the Apostle
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1600 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Frances Xavier Warde School
Frances Xavier Warde School Photo
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: K-8
751 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 268-2543
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 4-12
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Rank: #2727.
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 83%
Grades: PK-8
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Hinsdale Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 81%
Grades: PK-12
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
The Latin School Of Chicago
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 81%
Grades: PK-12
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6014
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Chicago Jewish Day School
Chicago Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 948-8602
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Children Of Peace
Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Gateway Montessori School
Gateway Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-6
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 7-11
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Rank: #30 - 4630. - 46.
Lions Math And Science Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 49% for 2024-25.
Which private elementary schools in Illinois have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Illinois with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School, Chicago City Day School and Forest Bluff School.

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