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Parent: The reason we first decided to send our kids to Marian had everything to do with the Academic standards that Marian sets in place and that the kids just naturally accept on a day to day basis! The standard for University enrollment is not only extremely high in terms of the percentage of students going on to a 4 year program. The variety of Universities is also very high and teaches the next year of students that virtually anywhere is in reach if they want to go for it! ...What we have learned over the last four years is the idea that these teachers here at Marian are ultimately and truly invested in each and every child’s lives. The teachers and staff at Marian cares for the child as an individual even more than the child as a student! What more can you ask for, from a parents point of view?...Read 570 Reviews
#40 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL,
9-12,
570 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The reason we first decided to send our kids to Marian had everything to do with the Academic standards that Marian sets in place and that the kids just naturally accept on a day to day basis! The...What we have learned over the last four years is the idea that these teachers here at Marian are ultimately and truly invested in each and every child’s lives. The teachers and staff at Marian cares....
The reason we first decided to send our kids to Marian had everything to do with the Academic standards that Marian sets in place and that the kids just naturally accept on a day to day basis! The...What we have learned over the last four years is the idea that these teachers here at Marian are ultimately and truly invested in each and every child’s lives. The teachers and staff at Marian cares....
Read 570 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 862,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Middle School Student: As a student at ILS, I love how kind, caring and willing to listen the teachers and staff are. I love the family atmosphere and the challenging classes. I also enjoy being able to participate in a wide range of after school activities and events. I feel very blessed to be a part of the ILS family!...Read 54 Reviews
#91 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
CRETE, IL,
54 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says As a student at ILS, I love how kind, caring and willing to listen the teachers and staff are. I love the family atmosphere and the challenging classes. I also enjoy being able to participate in a....
As a student at ILS, I love how kind, caring and willing to listen the teachers and staff are. I love the family atmosphere and the challenging classes. I also enjoy being able to participate in a....
Read 54 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 115,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Junior: I love the community at Illiana Christian! All of the teachers are awesome! The new facility in Dyer, Indiana is high-quality and creates a positive environment. The courses available for students help prepare students for college because of the high level classes. There are lots of opportunities to get involved whether it is through a club or sport...Read 210 Reviews
#52 Best Private High Schools in Indiana.
DYER, IN,
210 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says I love the community at Illiana Christian! All of the teachers are awesome! The new facility in Dyer, Indiana is high-quality and creates a positive environment. The courses available for students....
I love the community at Illiana Christian! All of the teachers are awesome! The new facility in Dyer, Indiana is high-quality and creates a positive environment. The courses available for students....
Read 210 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 520,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Parent: Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a thrill to find such an inclusive atmosphere filled with dedicated administrators and teachers. My daughter has an anxiety disorder and OCD. Every single teacher CARES. The combination of education, creativity and fun that they have created is unmatched. The classrooms are small and kids with every learning difference are treated with respect and patience. Without the chaos and fear of a big school, our daughter got past the nerves that held her back and learned to speak to adults and advocate for herself. She had warm and nurturing advisors who saw her potential and appreciated her strengths - they gave her CONFIDENCE. The education and unparalleled college prep she received from C/A is why she's thriving in college today, and why our younger daughter is now a C/A student...Read 11 Reviews
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
3-12,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a....
Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a....
Read 11 reviews.
Students: 150,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Senior: I have a very good experience with Heritage Christian High School. The classes that are offered are challenging but will prepare students for college if it's in thier future. The teachers are very willing to help students who struggle or have questions. It is a very good environment between the students. Our school offers extracurricular activities such as sports and robotics. This is a great way for students to show their talents outside of their schoolwork. Overall, our Christian high school is a wonderful school and I am very happy with it...Read 8 Reviews
#64 Best Private High Schools in Indiana.
K-12,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I have a very good experience with Heritage Christian High School. The classes that are offered are challenging but will prepare students for college if it's in thier future. The teachers are very....
I have a very good experience with Heritage Christian High School. The classes that are offered are challenging but will prepare students for college if it's in thier future. The teachers are very....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 251,
#870 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Steger School District No. 194, IL,
PK, K-1,
Students: 340,
Alum: I really enjoyed the many activities and events. Something was always happening each month/week whether it involved sports, volunteering for the community/state, or academics. The teachers really love you and care what your future holds. They actively give you the knowledge and advice you will need going forward. To this day, I still have teachers reaching out to help or check-in on me. The only thing I would change is more active involvement in the instrumental part of the music program...Read 39 Reviews
#74 Best Private High Schools in Indiana.
SCHERERVILLE, IN,
39 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I really enjoyed the many activities and events. Something was always happening each month/week whether it involved sports, volunteering for the community/state, or academics. The teachers really....
I really enjoyed the many activities and events. Something was always happening each month/week whether it involved sports, volunteering for the community/state, or academics. The teachers really....
Read 39 reviews.
Students: 240,
Alum: This was the first grade school i went to ever since we moved to Steger, and i definitely have a lot of memories there. I have definitely changed since the last time I was there, and there have been changes made for sure...Read 1 Review
2-4,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says This was the first grade school i went to ever since we moved to Steger, and i definitely have a lot of memories there. I have definitely changed since the last time I was there, and there have been....
This was the first grade school i went to ever since we moved to Steger, and i definitely have a lot of memories there. I have definitely changed since the last time I was there, and there have been....
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Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 453,
Senior: For a home school student, American School was the best option for me. They send you textbooks, workbooks, test booklets, and provide a plethora of help websites and reviews online. The teachers are quick to respond to emails and calls, and leave helpful notes on tests. Awesome school!...Read 29 Reviews
LANSING, IL,
6-12,
29 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says For a home school student, American School was the best option for me. They send you textbooks, workbooks, test booklets, and provide a plethora of help websites and reviews online. The teachers are....
For a home school student, American School was the best option for me. They send you textbooks, workbooks, test booklets, and provide a plethora of help websites and reviews online. The teachers are....
Read 29 reviews.
Students: 6,071,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 162 to 1,
Senior: The overall experience is a good moment. I met lots of new people and developed relationships. Being involved with after school activities was a bonus to learn more about myself. Lots of help is available through the staff as well as after school tutoring. I believe that many of the staff go about their ways in order for students to be at their best. With encouragement from classmates, making the 4 school years memorable are worth going to school. There is always room for fun and improvement, with the right people by your side the years will go by so quickly you'd wish it weren't over...Read 261 Reviews
Bloom Township High School District No. 206, IL,
261 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The overall experience is a good moment. I met lots of new people and developed relationships. Being involved with after school activities was a bonus to learn more about myself. Lots of help is....
The overall experience is a good moment. I met lots of new people and developed relationships. Being involved with after school activities was a bonus to learn more about myself. Lots of help is....
Read 261 reviews.
Students: 1,562,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
5-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 681,
Alum: This high school was great! I experienced education, caring and great classmates. Facility and staff was very social and caring for the students.Niche UserSept 2 2018Overall ExperienceReportStart Your Review of Bloom Trail High SchoolMy high school career was overall a good experience and an eye-ooener for the real world and preparation for what to expect in college. The teachers were very supportive and compassionate about the students and their advancement for learning. The clubs and extra curricular activities provide with a newfound sense of diversity and appreciation for the school's population and it's culture. Though, I would like to see a change in the administration process for multiple reasons. Overall, as a Bloom Trail senior, life at Trail was fun, mellow, and full of laughter...Read 178 Reviews
178 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says This high school was great! I experienced education, caring and great classmates. Facility and staff was very social and caring for the students.Niche UserSept 2 2018Overall ExperienceReportStart Your Review of Bloom Trail High SchoolMy high school career was overall a good experience and an eye-ooener for the real world and preparation for what to expect in college. The teachers were very supportive and compassionate about the....
This high school was great! I experienced education, caring and great classmates. Facility and staff was very social and caring for the students.Niche UserSept 2 2018Overall ExperienceReportStart Your Review of Bloom Trail High SchoolMy high school career was overall a good experience and an eye-ooener for the real world and preparation for what to expect in college. The teachers were very supportive and compassionate about the....
Read 178 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 1,180,
Niche User: The staff at Grant are very passionate about working hard so that the students become life long learners. The staff members will work hard and refuse to take the easy road or just be mediocre. They work hard to have lessons that have value to the students. They don't focus on tests scores, but the student as a whole, and what kind of person they are going to be when they grow up. Administration is always open to ideas that will benefit the students. Parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed. Many student love going to school...Read 1 Review
Chicago Heights School District No. 170, IL,
K-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The staff at Grant are very passionate about working hard so that the students become life long learners. The staff members will work hard and refuse to take the easy road or just be mediocre. They work hard to have lessons that have value to the students. They don't focus on tests scores, but the student as a whole, and what kind of person they are going to be when they grow up.....
The staff at Grant are very passionate about working hard so that the students become life long learners. The staff members will work hard and refuse to take the easy road or just be mediocre. They work hard to have lessons that have value to the students. They don't focus on tests scores, but the student as a whole, and what kind of person they are going to be when they grow up.....
Students: 295,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Parent: IJP was an excellent choice for my three children. They learned to work hard and enjoyed school. They grew spiritually, personally, and academically over their eleven years each there (includes preschool)! They each went on to thrive at Marian and in college. The staff is knowledgable, helpful, and loving. This nuturing environment values its diversity and high standards of behavior and academics. IJP is the place to be!...Read 10 Reviews
FLOSSMOOR, IL,
PK, K-8,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says IJP was an excellent choice for my three children. They learned to work hard and enjoyed school. They grew spiritually, personally, and academically over their eleven years each there (includes....
IJP was an excellent choice for my three children. They learned to work hard and enjoyed school. They grew spiritually, personally, and academically over their eleven years each there (includes....
Read 10 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 264,
Parent: My son started this year in pre-school and loves STMS! My husband and I are so impressed with the school so far! My son talks about school all the time, as well as his teacher and the aides. He has learned so much already - from a faith perspective as well as skills appropriate for his age. For those parents that need after school care, I definitely recommend the Kids Time program. He asks every day to go, even though we only need it a few times a week. We started school in the year of COVID, and I was so nervous about it. However, the care, communication, and planning through it all has been excellent. There were many zoom sessions to prepare parents. The attitude of all faculty and staff has been positive throughout. We were welcomed by new parents and we are so excited to get more involved with the school community. The school community seems very diverse which we were also looking for. It really feels like a community, not just a school!...Read 10 Reviews
MUNSTER, IN,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My son started this year in pre-school and loves STMS! My husband and I are so impressed with the school so far! My son talks about school all the time, as well as his teacher and the aides. He....
My son started this year in pre-school and loves STMS! My husband and I are so impressed with the school so far! My son talks about school all the time, as well as his teacher and the aides. He....
Students: 488,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
Parent: Amazing ! I have two children who attend Illinois Lutheran Schools in Crete and I could not be happier about the education, care and their daily environment. You won't find more caring teachers with close ties to the community. Administration is caring and ever present. This school is small but mighty! We are forever grateful for the care provided to our children!...Read 22 Reviews
PK, K-6,
22 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Amazing ! I have two children who attend Illinois Lutheran Schools in Crete and I could not be happier about the education, care and their daily environment. You won't find more caring teachers with....
Amazing ! I have two children who attend Illinois Lutheran Schools in Crete and I could not be happier about the education, care and their daily environment. You won't find more caring teachers with....
Read 22 reviews.
Students: 129,
Parent: I have nothing but positive things to say of St. Agnes and their staff. I have 1 daughter who graduated 2 years ago and 2 daughters who currently attend here. Our girls love it and are excited to be in school everyday!It’s such joy to hear our girls talk about the wonderful things that they’re learning as well as how much they enjoy the enrichment programs that St. Agnes has to offer. Teachers and staff are wonderful, especially at making sure that students achieve milestones academically and socially. We’re looking forward to their return. ...Thank you to St. Agnes staff for taking such great care of Gianna, Summer and Lia! ~ Marcela RiveraRead 5 Reviews
5 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I have nothing but positive things to say of St. Agnes and their staff. I have 1 daughter who graduated 2 years ago and 2 daughters who currently attend here. Our girls love it and are excited to be...Thank you to St. Agnes staff for taking such great care of Gianna, Summer and Lia! ~ Marcela Rivera.
I have nothing but positive things to say of St. Agnes and their staff. I have 1 daughter who graduated 2 years ago and 2 daughters who currently attend here. Our girls love it and are excited to be...Thank you to St. Agnes staff for taking such great care of Gianna, Summer and Lia! ~ Marcela Rivera.
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 239,
Parent: We started at St John in Preschool and have been there ever since. The teachers are great. We love the close knit family atmosphere. It is so nice to know all the staff and be able to communicate with them whenever we need. I never feel out of the loop or like my kids are getting lost with thousands of other students...Read 3 Reviews
SAINT JOHN, IN,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We started at St John in Preschool and have been there ever since. The teachers are great. We love the close knit family atmosphere. It is so nice to know all the staff and be able to communicate....
We started at St John in Preschool and have been there ever since. The teachers are great. We love the close knit family atmosphere. It is so nice to know all the staff and be able to communicate....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 386,
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL,
Students: 325,
Students: 297,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
HAMMOND, IN,
Students: 243,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,
Students: 242,
Alum: Calvin Christian school was a place of excellence. It excelled in academics, diversity, and religion. The teachers pushed me to be a better version of myself. I was also able to grow in my faith alongside wonderful classmates...Read 3 Reviews
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Calvin Christian school was a place of excellence. It excelled in academics, diversity, and religion. The teachers pushed me to be a better version of myself. I was also able to grow in my faith....
Calvin Christian school was a place of excellence. It excelled in academics, diversity, and religion. The teachers pushed me to be a better version of myself. I was also able to grow in my faith....
Students: 238,
Students: 230,
Preschool,
Students: 196,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 33 to 1,
S. CHGO. HTS., IL,
Students: 173,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Senior: Elizabeth Seton is a very sisterhood-based community. This community makes sure each student is supported and achieves academic success. Elizabeth Seton allows its students many opportunities and pre-career programs so that they can focus on what they want to study in college early. Programs such as these allow students to figure out what their passions include and if they are interested in making a career out of it. Elizabeth Seton allows students to meet and connect with new people by bringing alumni and guest speakers to talk to current students about challenging times they will face in life and ways to avoid them. Also, Elizabeth Seton ensures that everyone in the community feels safe, loved, and understood no matter what religion, background, or ethnicity they come from. Academics are very important at Elizabeth Seton but also creating a sistership between students that will last beyond a student's graduation is an important goal too...Read 310 Reviews
BLADENSBURG, MD,
310 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Elizabeth Seton is a very sisterhood-based community. This community makes sure each student is supported and achieves academic success. Elizabeth Seton allows its students many opportunities and....
Elizabeth Seton is a very sisterhood-based community. This community makes sure each student is supported and achieves academic success. Elizabeth Seton allows its students many opportunities and....
Read 310 reviews.
Students: 564,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Senior: When I was younger, school was a source of confidence. I felt like I was good at it and could end the day feeling accomplished. As I got older, that changed. School became frustrating. It began to make me feel badly about myself. This was so discouraging and degrading. I started not wanting to go to school, not wanting to even try. My sophomore year I knew things had to change if I wanted to have a good future and go to a good college. We found Cortona Academy and, honestly, my life changed! Cortona Academy made me feel good about learning again and helped build-up my confidence. They made school less frustrating, making sure I understood something before moving on, making certain I had a strong foundation and could successfully tackle any subject put in my path. Cortona Academy helped bring up my GPA and, most importantly, helped me feel ready for college. I no longer feel discouraged; I no longer feel like I can't. Cortona Academy has shown me that I “can,” no matter what...Read 24 Reviews
HERNDON, VA,
7-12,
24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says When I was younger, school was a source of confidence. I felt like I was good at it and could end the day feeling accomplished. As I got older, that changed. School became frustrating. It began to....
When I was younger, school was a source of confidence. I felt like I was good at it and could end the day feeling accomplished. As I got older, that changed. School became frustrating. It began to....
Read 24 reviews.
Students: 75,