2019 Most Diverse Private High Schools in IllinoisAbout this List

Hinsdale Adventist Academy

• Private School
• Hinsdale, IL
• PK, K-12
• 15

Senior: Hinsdale Adventist Academy is a very loving and safe environment where students easily feel accepted and validated. It is a tight knit community where everyone knows everyone. Because of this, it is easy to get additional help after school from faculty members and even friends. The school also focuses on serving others which helps mold students into better people. Hinsdale Adventist Academy is also an extremely diverse environment where many different cultures and ethnicities are represented. This allows for students to interact with different cultures rather than being sheltered and uneducated. Overall HAA has a positive environment and is a school where each students knows they can turn to their teachers or peers in their times of need both academically and emotionally.
Read 15 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 218 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morgan Park Academy

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• PK, K-12
• 71

Alum: Morgan Park Academy cares about it's students! You are able to get one on one assistance with your teachers if you need help. I attended this school from pre-school-3 to 12th grade, needless to say I was a super lifer at that school! Although the class size was really small (<30 graduating class) I really think that helped me learn to understand others and navigate through conflict. MPA prepared me for my college career through academics and the general care it has for students. If you (or someone you know) is considering MPA, do it, looking back I am grateful for the lessons I have learned (academically and socially) as a result of being a student at MPA.
Read 71 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 421 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• 9-12
• 114

Senior: I didn't know how big De La Salle was going to impact my life until now. It has been a great four years at this school. I created numerous bonds with classmates, teachers, and coaches. The school really makes you feel like home. A lot of the staff here is really looking to improve us not only as students but young adults as well. I never really like taking a religion class until my sophomore and junior year. Both teachers really impacted my character and the type of person I am. The football programs was extremely fun to be a part of. It was a great experience and the coaches were awesome. They coached us but they also emphasised family. My teammates and I bought into the family thing and we have a very strong bond with each other. The diversity in the school is great as well. I have amazing friends from different cultures and races that I would never have thought to be friends with. Overall the school is an amazing place with amazing people and will continue to improve.
Read 114 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 929 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Roycemore School

• Private School
• Evanston, IL
• PK, K-12
• 60

Parent: Best parenting decision ever for our seven-year old. Here is why:

The faculty: The teachers are incredible and genuinely care for each single child. Great teacher to student ratio (1/14) and excellent leadership.

The diversity: 48% students are non-Caucasian. The school models a sense of social responsibility by taking part into community-oriented projects.

Differentiation: The pedagogical approach is all about differentiation. In the lower school, the kids break up into need-based groups across two grades (first and second, third and fourth) for reading and math, with support from a gifted coordinator. Academics are very strong.

Ethics: The lower school participates in a great program that emphasize “seven habits” including collaboration, respect for others, self-motivation, organization, etc. The teachers design imaginative activities prompting the kids to apply those habits in real life.

The space: The facilities are bright, clean, and colorful.

WE LOVE ROYCEMORE!
Read 60 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 211 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

DePaul College Prep

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• 9-12
• 68

Parent: One word....awesome. My daughter is getting a great education. She is involved in the school and after school sports. The teachers and administrators are there when you need them to any questions. Her high school experience thus far has been fantastic! My 9 year old now wants to go!
Read 68 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 500 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

GCE Lab School

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• 9-12
• 21

Parent: Everyone should learn this way - by taking classroom material and applying it to real world experiences. GCE's project-based learning model has a vein of social consciousness running deep through the heart of the curriculum. The school is not only dedicated to educating and enriching minds, it is committed to promoting creativity, exemplifying compassion, encouraging independence, and raising awareness. The diverse atmosphere is accepting and lends itself to varying viewpoints and classroom discussions. After meticulously researching almost every high school in the Chicagoland area, we stopped looking after experiencing GCE Lab School.
Read 21 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 48 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gateway Academy & Learning Center

• Private School
• Steger, IL
• PK, K-12

• NG

• A+

• 26 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Einstein Academy

• Private School
• Elgin, IL
• PK, K-12
• 15

Alum: I thoroughly enjoyed my time at The Einstein Academy. It was a great experience, and the community was always very welcoming and fun. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for a safe environment where their children will have all their needs met, whether social or academic. The teachers are very friendly and seem more like family. Whenever I or my peers had difficulty with a subject, the staff would always take time after school and give extra in-depth explanations. Also, classes are more than just taking notes, they are hands-on activities filled with laughter and excitement.
Read 15 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 89 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy

• Private School
• Des Plaines, IL
• PK, K-12

• NG

• A+

• 77 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• 9-12
• 116

Senior: What I liked about DLS was the atmosphere, overall. All the teachers and counselors are there to help you no matter what you need. Whether it's tutoring or if you just need someone to talk to. The students may have had a few bumps in the role, but we all supported each other. In the end, we are all women and we all support each other. One thing I would like to see changed is it not changing! The girls school is merging with the boys school and I believe it should stay separate. I feel both boys and girls can focus better this way, and everyone would feel more comfortable if it just stayed the way it was now.
Read 116 Reviews

• B+

• A+

• 450 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walther Christian Academy

• Private School
• Melrose Park, IL
• PK, K-12
• 57

Parent: I appreciate the way the students participate in their weekly chapel and "campfire" gatherings--two worship experiences that inspire and foster greater Christian faith. The small size of the school also encourages community and positive relationships between students, parents, and teachers.
Read 57 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 430 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lake County Baptist School

• Private School
• Waukegan, IL
• PK, K-12
• 15

Sophomore: I honestly like Lake County Baptist School. It is a small school so you are able to get to know everyone. I like the teachers and the staff that work there. The amount of knowledge I have gained is tremendous. I just hope to see changes in the environment and attitude of the students in the school. Other than that, the school is great!
Read 15 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 170 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

IC Catholic Prep

• Private School
• Elmhurst, IL
• 9-12
• 72

Parent: It is a wonderful smaller, character building high school where everyone knows your name, you are nurtured/encouraged to participate, engage and be the Best that you can Be! You can explore and learn where your talents and interests lie, develop and grow your skills to have a successful college experience and then career. Once a Knight....Always a Knight theme encourages a family atmosphere that lasts a lifetime! (Need to relinquish the Bigger is better philosophy. ICCP is smaller yet the fit can be just Right!)
Read 72 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 300 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chilren's Habilitation Center

• Private School
• Harvey, IL
• PK, K-12

• NG

• A

• 32 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Marian Catholic High School

• Private School
• Chicago Heights, IL
• 9-12
• 480

Alum: My experience with the school was fine overall. The teachers are pleasant and willing to help you should you need it. The students are generally nice and sociable, so it would not be too hard to make friends. The classes are informative and definitely help prepare students for the college world. The only things that were annoying was, for one, their strict dress code; if you were missing one part of the required attire, you would be given a detention automatically. Also, they will sometimes make the families spend extra money on rather superfluous things. For example, they decided mid-year to change how the pants were made, since they were having difficulties deciding what type of pants were appropriate. To end this issue they made us buy the same pants, with the only difference being the school logo on the side pocket. Those things cost $50 a pop! The school is great overall, however it can be very expensive; if you are considering going there, be prepared to pay and pay quite often.
Read 480 Reviews

• A

• A

• 1,025 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schaumburg Christian School

• Private School
• Schaumburg, IL
• PK, K-12
• 25

Parent: My children attend SCS. I have found the academics to be comprehensive without being overwhelming. The teachers love my children. Other parents at the school have reached out to me and shown kindness.

I absolutely love the cultural diversity found in the classroom. My young children remained "color blind" for a long time, seeing only beauty in the people around them, sweetly oblivious to any differences that divide so many across our nation. What a beautiful multicultural environment for my children to mature in!

I am also an alumna of the school. I attended in the 80s and 90s. So very much has changed here for the good since that very strict time. I appreciate it when an institution can recognize its weaknesses and work to correct them. I appreciate 2nd chances and am so glad that I gave one to SCS.

I plan to continue sending my children here as well as enroll my others as they become school age.
Read 25 Reviews

• A

• A

• 987 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valeo Academy

• Private School
• Hoffman Estates, IL
• K-12
• 8

• B+

• A

• 98 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Holy Trinity High School

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• 9-12
• 89

Freshman: I think the school is a great school. The teachers are motivated to their job well, they help students Incase they don’t understand the material. They find ways to keep students interested. They care about our well being and success. They’re the type of teachers who you can talk to about your issues. The students at HT are all so welcoming and we all know each other and it’s a second home to all. Holy Trinity also teaches us very important values, this year we’re focusing on discipline which is important. Holy Trinity also gives many opportunities for students likein athletics or any other academic or art extra curricular. It’s a fun experience since we always have things going on for students.
Read 89 Reviews

• B+

• A

• 350 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Governor French Academy

• Private School
• Belleville, IL
• PK, K-12
• 60

Parent: Governor French Academy students are taught the importance of intellectual skills and knowledge of self, to earn academic scholarships. Governor French Academy nurtures students on how to embrace their academics, apply self discipline plus determination to earn their full dollar value worth to successfully obtain a scholarship within 4 years.

Administrative Staff and Educators, teach students daily how to attend college and "finish college expeditiously." Governor French Academy, has a unique yet realistic approach toward achieving a higher academic education beyond High School. Governor French Academy's approach is helping to build bridges for positive "Change Makers" not just as citizens but as humanitarians and more!
Read 60 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 137 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ravenswood Baptist Christian School

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• PK, K-12

• NG

• A

• 96 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• PK, K-12
• 106

Parent: Plus:
Extreme college prep (getting tired of other parents telling me how their child thinks MIT was easy after Lab), theme of asking "why" in addition to "what" in every pursuit, general consistency in teaching excellence, well-organized academic programs, culture of excellence among students, nifty vibe on UChicago campus, good facilities, no-cut athletic programs

Minus:
This school is very religious (religion of liberalism, social justice, and multiculturalism--which are all laudable, but they lay it on very thick), too many helicopter parents, too much homework, superficial diversity (does not represent the actual SouthSide--seems like most of the black/hispanic kids have rich or famous parents. In general, minimal socioeconomic diversity), virtually no school spirt in a traditional sense (sports, school sweatshirts, dances).
Read 106 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 2,051 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mooseheart Child City & School

• Private School
• Mooseheart, IL
• PK, K-12
• 6

Niche User: Mooseheart is a very special Child City and School that is supported by the Moose Fraternity for over 100 years. The children come from at risk situations, and they are provided for with love in a secure and encouraging environment. Watching over them is all the members of the Moose Fraternity, and seeing how they succeed gives everyone hope for mankind.
Read 6 Reviews

• NG

• A

• 204 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chicago Hope Academy

• Private School
• Chicago, IL
• 9-12
• 39

Senior: As a senior of Chicago Hope Academy, I must say that I love that it is family orientated. We are able to fellowship at all sorts of events and know everyone by name. In fact, unlike typical high schools with locks on their lockers, CHA does not have lock on their locker. We believe in trusting everyone as if they were your close family members. I am delighted in the fact that when one person fails everyone comes together to find a way to help them. For many years I have been selected to be student ambassador who encourage 8th grade students to attend CHA the upcoming school year and I love it! But I must say even after I graduate I would love to see CHA build a larger campus being able to house more of the community and more opportunities for servicing the community.
Read 39 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 230 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rockford Christian School

• Private School
• Rockford, IL
• 6-12
• 83

Junior: I love how I am able to attend a high school that provides classes on world religions and classes that focus on the religion I consider myself to be a part of. Most schools do not have the opportunity for their students to talk about their faith as openly as Rockford Lutheran. Yes, Rockford Lutheran's main religious focus is on the Christian faith but it is a school that welcomes the other students to share their beliefs also and therefore invites diversity. The teachers challenge their students to open up to their classmates about their faith, culture, knowledge, and creative abilities and celebrated each student's individuality.
Read 83 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 600 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Guerin College Preparatory High School

• Private School
• River Grove, IL
• 9-12
• 62

Parent: My daughter is currently a junior at Guerin. My wife and I have been extremely happy with all of our experiences at the school. The teachers have been absolutely wonderful to deal with, our daughter is being challenged in her classes with great success. The band program is outstanding as is the new athletic director who is working with a greatly improved set of coaches/managers. The new president and staff have a clear vision of the future for Guerin and it is definitely headed in the right direction.
Read 62 Reviews

• B+

• A

• 301 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio