St. Matthias School Photo - St. Matthias is a nurturing and spiritual learning community dedicated to teaching children to be critical thinkers and have a global perspective.

Top 5 Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving 2,456 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, St. Matthias School, and Beacon Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
38% of private schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
German International School Chicago
German International School Chicago Photo - Hooray for 8th Grade Graduates
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy Photo
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Grades: NS-12
| 717 students
Daystar Academy
Daystar Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
GEMS World Academy Chicago
GEMS World Academy Chicago Photo
(7)
350 E. South Water Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 809-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 343 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
St. Matthias School
St. Matthias School Photo - St. Matthias is the only International Baccalaureate (IB) Catholic elementary school in the state of Illinois.
(Catholic)
(6)
4910 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Peoria Academy
Peoria Academy Photo - Peoria Academy preparing students to be caring, resilient, and successful in an increasingly global tomorrow.
(1)
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students

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