Best Private Schools: North Shore Country Day School By Rachel Bertsche Small class sizes mean participation (and extracurriculars) are essential. Read more
Best Private Schools: St. Ignatius College Prep By Rachel Bertsche This city school, where parents are often alums, has the holy trinity of religion, academics, and diversity. Read more
Best Private Schools: Latin School of Chicago By Rachel Bertsche The nearly 130-year-old school is a place where tradition meets modernity. Read more
Best Private Schools: Lake Forest Academy By Rachel Bertsche This North Shore boarding school has an international outlook. Read more
Best Private Schools: Rochelle Zell Jewish High School By Rachel Bertsche This north suburban school provides a balanced blend of religious and traditional education. Read more
Best Private Schools: Francis W. Parker School By Rachel Bertsche This North Side school invites (and instructs) students to think outside the box. Read more
Best Private Schools: Loyola Academy By Rachel Bertsche A modern Catholic instruction: This North Shore school celebrates Mass daily and has an entrepreneurship program. Read more
These Are the Best Private Schools in the Chicago Area By Rachel Bertsche We ranked the 10 top-performing high schools—and crunched crucial data on all 95 in the area. Read more
Best Private Schools: University of Chicago Laboratory Schools By Rachel Bertsche The mother ship of progressive education puts focus on diversity and civics (with some famous names sprinkled in). Read more
Best Private Schools: Benet Academy By Rachel Bertsche Sports and service in the suburbs—for a less expensive fee than other schools on this list. Read more
