Chicago schools
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861 schools match
Private schools
Private and parochial schools in and near Chicago. You apply to each one directly, not through GoCPS. Each row links to the school’s own website.
Institute of Islamic Education
Private · Grades 6-12 · Elgin
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Private · Grades PK-8 · Chicago
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
Intercultural Montessori Oak Park
Private · Grades PK-K · Oak Park
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Intercultural Montessori of Chicago
Private · Grades PK-8 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Intiraymi Spanish Montessori Childrens House
Private · Grades PK-K · Riverside
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
- Islamic Center of Wheaton
Private · Grades PK-5 · Wheaton
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Islamic Foundation School
Private · Grades PK-12 · Villa Park
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- ISNS Al Safa Academy
Private · Grades PK-K · Rolling Mdws
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- It Takes A Village Leadership Academy - Bronzeville
Private · Grades K-8 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Its Possible Learning Hub
Private · Grades not published · Lansing
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Ivy League Kids Montessori School
Private · Grades PK-K · Mokena
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Ivy League Kids Montessori School - Freedom Montessori
Private · Grades PK-K · Chicago Ridge
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
J Slowacki School
Private · Grades PK-10 · Wheeling
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Jannah Academy Inc.
Private · Grades PK-1 · Worth
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran
Private · Grades PK-8 · Morton Grove
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
JLM Academy
Private · Grades PK-K · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School
Private · Grades PK-8 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
John Amos George College Preparatory
Private · Grades PK-12 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Joliet Catholic Academy
Private · Grades 9-12 · Joliet
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Joliet Montessori
Private · Grades PK-8 · Crest Hill
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Jordan Baptist School
Private · Grades PK-12 · Burbank
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Joseph Academy
Private · Grades 4-12 · Melrose Park
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
Joseph Academy
Private · Grades 8-12 · Des Plaines
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
Joseph Academy-Melrose Park
Private · Grades 4-12 · Melrose Park
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
- Josephinum Academy
Private · Grades 9-12 · Chicago · Tuition from $9,350
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Judah Foundational Comm Sch
Private · Grades PK-1 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Just for Kids
Private · Grades PK-K · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Just For Kids
Private · Grades PK-K · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Keeper of the Keys Learning Institute
Private · Grades K-8 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Kensington School of Geneva
Private · Grades K-K · Geneva
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
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