For the 2024-25 school year, there are 90 blue ribbon private schools serving 34,200 students in Illinois.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Illinois include Christian Heritage Academy, Regina Dominican High School and St. Athanasius School.
The average tuition cost is $8,898, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,440.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Illinois Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Students
Year
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
242 students
Year: 2018
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
385 students
Year: 2011, 2023
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts
(Catholic)
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 892-1397
549 students
Year: 2019
Ascension Continuation School
(Catholic)
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-7282
394 students
Year: 2007
Beacon Academy
Montessori School
1574 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 999-1177
150 students
Year: n/a
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
419 students
Year: 2018
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
1,107 students
Year: 2021
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
295 students
Year: 2017
Christ the King School
(Catholic)
9240 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 779-3329
428 students
Year: 2022
315 Waukegan Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5252
441 students
Year: 2003
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
(Catholic)
3434 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7355
699 students
Year: n/a
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
381 students
Year: 2011
2515 Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 907-3452
501 students
Year: 2017
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
132 students
Year: n/a
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
499 students
Year: n/a
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
819 students
Year: 1995
Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School
(Catholic)
1352 S. Cumberland Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-2500
570 students
Year: 2011
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 271-2008
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 271-2008
166 students
Year: 2013
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
505 students
Year: 2019
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy
(Catholic)
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
n/a students
Year: 2013, 2019
Our Lady Of The Wayside School
(Catholic)
432 S Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
391 students
Year: 1997, 2015
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
626 students
Year: 2009, 2017, 2018
1120 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 475-5678
246 students
Year: 2008
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
270 students
Year: 2014, 2021
Quad Cities Christian School
(Christian)
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
342 students
Year: n/a
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
(Catholic)
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
359 students
Year: 2013
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
206 students
Year: n/a
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-4961
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-4961
230 students
Year: 2018
St. Alexander School
(Catholic)
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
264 students
Year: 2005
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
140 students
Year: 2004
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
336 students
Year: 2020
2510 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2650
250 students
Year: 2012, 2019
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
688 students
Year: 2019
2524 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-8212
502 students
Year: 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Illinois include Christian Heritage Academy, Regina Dominican High School and St. Athanasius School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Illinois?
90 blue ribbon private schools are located in Illinois.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $8,898, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,440.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
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