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Top 20 Best Illinois Catholic Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 448 catholic private schools serving 130,454 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The top ranked catholic private schools in Illinois include St. Bede Academy, Brother Rice High School - Chicago, and Academy Of St. Benedict The African.
The average tuition cost is $6,930, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,591.

Top Ranked Catholic Private Schools in Illinois (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Grades: NS-8
| 242 students
Academy Of St. Benedict The African
Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
St. Bede Academy
St. Bede Academy Photo
(Catholic)
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
St. Joan Of Arc
St. Joan Of Arc Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
All Saints Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(12)
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Grades: NS-8
| 468 students
Alleman High School
(Catholic)
1103 40th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Althoff Catholic High School
Althoff Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Annunciation Of The Bvm School
Annunciation Of The Bvm School Photo - Annunciation has a terrific staff who cultivate a community of learners supported by the teachings of Christ.
(Catholic)
1840 Church Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Ascension Continuation School
Ascension Continuation School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Aurora Central Catholic High School
Aurora Central Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Benet Academy
(Catholic)
2200 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2782
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Grades: PK-12
| 743 students
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Brother Rice High School - Chicago
Brother Rice High School - Chicago Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
10001 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 429-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
(1)
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo
(Catholic)
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Grades: 3-8
| 334 students
Children Of Peace
Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Depaul College Prep
Depaul College Prep Photo - GT students getting into the spirit of Homecoming!
(Catholic)
(2)
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
East Lake Academy
East Lake Academy Photo - Forming tomorrow's leaders through the best academic training, building self-confidence, practicing the Catholic faith and cultivating missionary hearts.
(Catholic)
(4)
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Everest Academy
Everest Academy Photo - Father Michael with students.
(Catholic)
(6)
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
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