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Best Niles Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,369 students in Niles, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL include Northridge Preparatory School, St. John Brebeuf School, and Logos Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private elementary schools in Niles, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Niles Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Logos Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northridge Preparatory School
Northridge Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
St. John Brebeuf School
(Catholic)
8301 N Harlem Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 966-3266
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Embers Academy
Embers Academy Photo
(Catholic)
8340 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students
Niles Korean School
Special Program Emphasis
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
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Niles, Illinois 糖心原创s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8300 North Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 823-2550
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
9204 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 297-5898
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students

Overview

This Town (Niles)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,369 Students
184,372 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
14,077 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1282
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,808
$10,981
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$3,677
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
266 Students
8,658 Students
% Asian Students
19%
5%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
17,461 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
615 Students
99,933 Students
% White Students
45%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
347 Students
43,932 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Niles, IL include Northridge Preparatory School, St. John Brebeuf School, and Logos Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Niles?
6 private elementary schools are located in Niles.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Niles?
Niles private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Niles?
67% of private elementary schools in Niles are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Niles include: Niles Korean School vs. Logos Christian Academy, Logos Christian Academy vs. Niles Korean School

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