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Top 10 Best Illinois Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon private high schools serving 8,514 students in Illinois.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Illinois include Christian Heritage Academy, Timothy Christian Schools, and Wheaton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
94% of blue ribbon private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Illinois Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Students
Year
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy Photo
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
150 students
Year: n/a
Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
1,107 students
Year: 2021
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
295 students
Year: 2017
Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy Photo - CHA students participate in many fine arts opportunities, including visual arts, choirs, band, and theater. #CHAExcel #CHAInspired #GrowYourRootsCHA
(Christian)
(7)
315 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
437 students
Year: 2003
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
699 students
Year: n/a
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
132 students
Year: n/a
Judah Christian School
Judah Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
499 students
Year: n/a
Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(12)
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
819 students
Year: 1995
Peoria Christian School
Peoria Christian School Photo
(4)
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
597 students
Year: n/a
Quad Cities Christian School
Quad Cities Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
342 students
Year: n/a
Regina Dominican High School
Regina Dominican High School Photo - Regina Dominican Students Lead!
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
206 students
Year: n/a
St. Viator High School
(Catholic)
1213 E Oakton St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-4050
808 students
Year: 2008, 2014
Timothy Christian Schools
Timothy Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(33)
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1,269 students
Year: 2019
Wheaton Academy
Wheaton Academy Photo
(Christian)
900 Prince Crossing Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 562-7500
660 students
Year: 2019
Hales Franciscan High School
All-boys (Catholic)
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 285-8400
9 students
Year: n/a
The High School Of Saint Thomas More
The High School Of Saint Thomas More Photo - STM chaplain Father Andru O'Brien celebrates the Senior Recognition Mass in May 2022.
(Catholic)
3901 N Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
210 students
Year: 2014
Lake County Baptist School
Lake County Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
1550 W Yorkhouse Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-7600
155 students
Year: n/a
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
120 students
Year: 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Illinois include Christian Heritage Academy, Timothy Christian Schools, and Wheaton Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Illinois?
18 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
94% of blue ribbon private high schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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