For the 2024-25 school year, there are 382 catholic private elementary schools serving 97,728 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 $5,871, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,921.
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]( "The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
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!]( "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
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
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
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
1155 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 961-6125
Grades: NS-8
| 468 students
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts![Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.]( "Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts Photo - Technology is incorporated into every classroom and all classes use the iStudio to create and become makers for tomorrow.")
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
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.]( "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
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Aquin Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
1419 S Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
Grades: PK-12
| 239 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.]( "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
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
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Grades: PK-12
| 743 students
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School![Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
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
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Chicago Jesuit Academy![Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo]( "Chicago Jesuit Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Grades: 3-8
| 334 students
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
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
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
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
13911 W. Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 247-0035
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
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Frances Xavier Warde School
(Catholic)
120 S Desplaines Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 268-2544
Grades: PK-8
| 845 students
Frances Xavier Warde School![Frances Xavier Warde School Photo]( "Frances Xavier Warde School Photo")
(Catholic)
751 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 268-2543
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 268-2543
Grades: K-8
| 814 students
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Holy Cross Elementary School![Holy Cross Elementary School Photo]( "Holy Cross Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
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
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
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
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
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.]( "Immaculate Conception Photo - Mr. Kish welcomes students on the first day.")
(Catholic)
321 S Metter Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
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