For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1,093 private schools belonging to membership associations in Illinois.
The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (30% of schools), National Association for the Education of Young Children (14% of schools) and Other school association(s) (12% of schools).
Top Ranked Illinois Private Schools by Membership Association (2024-25)
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# Schools
# Students
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