St. Matthias School Photo - St. Matthias is the only International Baccalaureate (IB) Catholic elementary in the state of Illinois and one of seven in the United States serving Preschool-8th grade students.

Top 5 Best Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving 2,305 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois include British International School of Chicago-South Loop, St. Matthias School, and Daystar Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
43% of private elementary schools belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Illinois (2024-25)

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
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 in the state of Illinois and one of seven in the United States serving Preschool-8th grade students.
(Catholic)
(1)
4910 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-0999
Grades: K-8
| 244 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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