Everest Academy Photo - Father Michael with students.

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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 380 catholic private elementary schools serving 97,446 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.
The top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Illinois include Academy Of St. Benedict The African, Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts, and Ascension Continuation School.
The average tuition cost is $5,937, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,939.

Top Ranked Catholic Private Elementary 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. 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
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Grades: PK-8
| 549 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
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
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
(1)
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 393 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
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
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
Frances Xavier Warde School
Frances Xavier Warde School Photo
(Catholic)
751 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 268-2543
Grades: K-8
| 814 students
Frances Xavier Warde School
(Catholic)
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
Grades: PK-8
| 845 students
Holy Angels
(Catholic)
750 E. 40th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 403-5822
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Holy Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Grades: NS-8
| 501 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
600 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
504 Fountains Pkwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 628-7395
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception Photo - Mr. Kish welcomes students on the first day.
(Catholic)
321 S Metter Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
1431 N North Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-0304
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
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