Cathedral Baptist School Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.

Top 3 Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) serving 3,492 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois include East Moline Christian School, Logos Christian Academy, and Schaumburg Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
East Moline Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
Grades: PK-12
| 357 students
Logos Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Grades: PK-12
| 281 students
Schaumburg Christian School
(Baptist)
(48)
200 N Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 885-3230
Grades: PK-12
| 889 students
Amboy Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Betel Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Cathedral Baptist School
Cathedral Baptist School Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.
(Baptist)
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Christian Hills School
(Pentecostal)
(1)
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Grades: PK-7
| 155 students
El Vista Baptist Academy
El Vista Baptist Academy Photo - Field Trip Fun
(Baptist)
6301 N Syler Street
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8675
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1211 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-2434
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Grades: K-10
| 19 students
Il Central Christian School
(Baptist)
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
La Salle Peru Christian School
(Baptist)
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Marquette Manor Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Somonauk Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
315 E North St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Westfair Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students

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