For the 2024 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 728 students located throughout Illinois.
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Top Illinois Boarding Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 South Brehm Lane
Carbondale IL, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale IL, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Grades: 6-12, PG
| n/a students
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 435 students
Saint Bede Academy
(Catholic)
24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Illinois?
There are 3 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Illinois.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Illinois?
The average Illinois boarding school tuition cost is $57,615 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Illinois?
Lake Forest Academy, founded in 1857, is the oldest boarding school in Illinois.
What boarding school in Illinois has the lowest acceptance rates?
Lake Forest Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (31%) in Illinois.
What boarding school in Illinois has the highest average SAT scores?
Saint Bede Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1340) in Illinois.
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