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Grace Lutheran School Photo - Grace Lutheran's Amateur Radio Club gives students in grades 3-8 hands-on STEM learning. Led by Dr. John Stys, students practice with radios, learn Morse code, build antennas, and connect worldwide. The club prepares students for licensing, offers scholarship opportunities, and provides a rare, engaging experience that builds confidence, curiosity, and global connection.

Best Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 38 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 4,914 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois include St. Johns Lutheran School, St. Joan Of Arc, and Quest Academy.
The average tuition cost is $10,770, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,669.
50% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Illinois (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joan Of Arc
St. Joan Of Arc Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo - Grace athletics are built on opportunity and excellence. With a no-cut policy, all students can participate and grow, while still competing in cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track & field. Our athletes set personal goals, develop skills, and experience teamwork in a supportive, Christ-centered environment.
(Other Lutheran)
(11)
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(9)
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
Kensington School Of The Highlands
Daycare / Preschool
2215 York Road Ste 203
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(708) 246-5757
Gr: NS | 298 students
Monticello Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
5065 Olivet Road
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-2127
Gr: 8-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Quest Academy
Quest Academy Photo - Home of the Knights!
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Alexander School
(Catholic)
7025 W 126th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0408
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
408 W Washington St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-2825
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Matthew Lutheran School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
A Karrasel Academy
Daycare / Preschool
7801 W Grand Avenue
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7666
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Acacia Academy
Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Bear Creek School
(Amish)
556 N County Road 325 E
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 578-2259
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students Tuition listed
Bernard Weinger Jcc
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
300 Revere Dr Ste 100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 406-9200
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10
Condell Day Center
Daycare / Preschool
700 Garfield Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 990-5800
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
French-american School Of Chicago
Special Program Emphasis
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
KinderCare at Prairie Stone
KinderCare at Prairie Stone Photo - KinderCare at Prairie Stone
Daycare / Preschool
5100 Sedge Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9510
Gr: NS-PK | 46 students
Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg
Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg Photo - We are tucked away in a quiet area near the corner of Quentin Road and Algonquin Road. We are proud to be a part of our community.
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Latino Youth High School
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Lisle College Road KinderCare
Lisle College Road KinderCare Photo - LIsle College Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6420 College Rd
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 369-0988
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Little Creek School
(Amish)
3320 Hickory Ln
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-3624
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Little Fox Day School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
5014 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-7206
Gr: NS-K | 86 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Mundelein KinderCare
Mundelein KinderCare Photo - Infants grow and learn everyday. Here is where children can explore and make new discoveries
Daycare / Preschool
695 S. IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-9554
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Oak Park Ave. KinderCare
Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo - Oak Park Ave. KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
16100 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
Gr: NS-PK | 47 students Tuition listed
Peppermint Stick Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1124 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1160
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Primrose School Of Algonquin
Daycare / Preschool
2300 County Line Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Primrose School Of South Elgin
Daycare / Preschool
450 Briargate Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 468-1630
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo - Compiling food cans to go to the Forester's Feeding God's Children donation drive.
(Catholic)
(4)
288 East Jefferson Avenue
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-3450
Gr: NS-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Malachy Elementary School
(Catholic)
2252 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Catholic School, founded in 1917, offers an inclusive educational program rooted in Catholic values.
(Catholic)
(2)
320 Lincoln Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-3598
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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