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.
- Uhuru Shule Cooperative
Private · Grades not published · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Under Carrey'S Care #1
Private · Grades PK-K · Riverdale
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
United Educational Cultural Academy
Private · Grades PK-8 · Chicago
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
- Unity Academy of Chicago
Private · Grades PK-6 · Streamwood
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Unity Christian Academy
Private · Grades 9-12 · South Holland
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Universal School
Private · Grades PK-12 · Bridgeview
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- University of Chicago Lab Schs
Private · Grades PK-12 · Chicago · Tuition from $32,256
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Urban Prairie
Private · Grades PK-8 · Chicago
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
Urban Prairie Waldorf School
Private · Grades PK-8 · Chicago
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
- Valeo Academy
Private · Grades PK-12 · Hoffman Estates
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Vanguard Gifted Academy
Private · Grades K-5 · Batavia
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Vernon Hills Montessori Academy
Private · Grades PK-K · Vernon Hills
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Private · Grades PK-K · Joliet
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
- Village Leadership Academy
Private · Grades K-8 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Vine Academy
Private · Grades K-12 · Burr Ridge
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Visitation
Private · Grades PK-8 · Elmhurst
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Visitation Catholic School
Private · Grades PK-8 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Walther Christian Academy
Private · Grades 6-12 · Melrose Park
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Wee Care Christian Academy
Private · Grades 1-8 · Monee
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Wee Care Nursery School
Private · Grades PK-K · Chicago
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
West Englewood Christian Comm Sch
Private · Grades not published · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- West Suburban Montessori School
Private · Grades PK-6 · Oak Park
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- West Town Academy
Private · Grades 9-12 · Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Westlake Christian Academy
Private · Grades PK-12 · Grayslake
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Westminster Christian School
Private · Grades PK-12 · Elgin
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Wheatland Salem Christian Academy
Private · Grades PK-K · Naperville
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
Wheaton Academy
Private · Grades 9-12 · West Chicago
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Wheaton Christian Grammar School
Private · Grades K-8 · Winfield
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
- Wheaton Montessori School
Private · Grades PK-9 · Wheaton
Illinois State Board of Education directory, checked Sep 2026
Willows Academy
Private · Grades 6-12 · Des Plaines
NCES Private School Survey, checked Sep 2021
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