All 395 state-approved CNA programs in Illinois
Source: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), active approved training programs, list dated April 2026. Finishing a state-approved program is the standard route to the Illinois CNA exam. Call the program to confirm start dates and cost.
Highest first-time pass rates (2025, 20+ testers)
| Program | City | Testers | Passed |
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| William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. | Palatine | 102 | 100.0% |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin | 72 | 100.0% |
| Lake Land College | Mattoon | 58 | 100.0% |
| Harper College--Buffalo Grove High School | Palatine | 57 | 100.0% |
| William Rainey Harper Coll. - Palatine | Palatine | 57 | 100.0% |
| Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park | Chicago | 52 | 100.0% |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Chicago | 50 | 100.0% |
| South Elgin H.S. - District U-46 | South Elgin | 48 | 100.0% |
| Chicago's Pulse CPR Training, Inc. | Chicago | 47 | 100.0% |
| Urbana Adult Education Center | Urbana | 47 | 100.0% |
SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Small programs swing a lot from year to year.
Cook County 129 programs
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Sandra Rossi Education Center
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Villa School of Health
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Airey Healthcare
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 1 tester (small sample)
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Anmut Nursing School
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Anmut Nursing School-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Blessings Healthcare Career Academy
85% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 79 testers
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Blessings Healthcare Career Academy-Madison
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Blessings-Simeone Career Academy H.S.
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Career Training Center of Chicago
90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers
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Chicago Community Learning Center
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Chicago Community Learning Center--Evergreen Park
85% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers
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Chicago Community Learning Center-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Chicago State University
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)
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Chicago's Pulse CPR Training, Inc.
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 47 testers
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Cristab HLC
83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 12 testers
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Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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First Step to Excellence Health Care Training
91% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 35 testers
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Great Paragon Health Services, Inc.
82% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers
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Instituto del Progreso Latino
92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 53 testers
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Kennedy King College
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Kodex Health Institute
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Life Enhancement Health Care Institute
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Life Enhancement Health Care-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Lights of Zion Ministries
81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers
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94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 256 testers
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Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 1 tester (small sample)
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92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 36 testers
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Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 52 testers
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Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St)
98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 312 testers
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Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave)
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 45 testers
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Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.)
99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 386 testers
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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 50 testers
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Phalanx Family Services
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 29 testers
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Renee's School of Careers
88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 51 testers
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Scott School of Careers-Hybrid - Chicago
Hybrid (part online)
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Tukiendorf Training Institute
90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 93 testers
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Tukiendorf Training Institute-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Tukiendorf Training Institute-Roosevelt
98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 54 testers
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Tukiendorf Training Institute, Inc.
90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 93 testers
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US Nursing College
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Valparaiso Partner Solutions
96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers
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Valparaiso University - Wheaton College
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 27 testers
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Valparaiso University--Endeavor Health
96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 28 testers
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Valparaiso University--Lutheran General Hospital
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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Valparaiso University-Advocate Condell
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)
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Valparaiso University-Central DuPage
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers
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Valparaiso University-Secondary
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)
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Wm. H Loftin Education Consultants
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Excelsior Healthcare Academy
87% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 193 testers
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Prairie State College - Rich Central District 227
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 2 testers (small sample)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 14 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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3801 S. Central Ave. Room 331B, Cicero IL 60804
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Hybrid (part online)
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Central Scholar Academy
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JETHRO Healthcare School and Placement--Hybrid
650 West Algonquin Road 2nd Floor, Des Plaines IL 60016 ·
(847) 258-5783 Hybrid (part online)
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Mizpah Center for Allied Health Education-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Elgin High School - Elgin School District Unit 46
1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin IL 60120
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City College of Education-Evanston ANATP
CNA II
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City College of Education-Halsted
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City College of Education-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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City College of Education, Inc.
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RDSJ Healthcare Academy
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Advanced Healthcare Plus
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Covenant Healthcare Institute
83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 75 testers
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Covenant Healthcare Institute-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Elim Outreach Training Center
81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 37 testers
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Plymouth Place CNA Academy-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Bimmab Healthcare Academy
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HUGS INC.
94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 36 testers
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International Career Institute--Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Scott School of Careers
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Scott School of Careers-Evanston Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Scott School of Careers-McHenry Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Scott School of Careers-South Holland Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Prudential Home Health Services
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Zurik Healthcare Institute
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Zurik Healthcare Institute-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Loyola University Medical Center
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Illinois Nursing Academy
78% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 314 testers
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Illinois Nursing Academy-Machesney
81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 180 testers
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Fenelon College Healthcare Careers
800 W. Central Road Suite 106N, Mt. Prospect IL 60056 ·
(847) 208-2935 86% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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Norridge Gardens
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Lakeside Health Institute
9400 S. Cicero Avenue, 2nd floor Room 221, Oak Lawn IL 60453 ·
(872) 205-3196
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Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute
67% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers
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Oak Park and River Forest High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 38 testers
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Aishling Care Academy
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Aishling Care Academy-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Barrington H.S.-Harper College
95% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers
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Harper College--Buffalo Grove High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 57 testers
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Harper College--John Hersey High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 36 testers
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Prospect Heights High School-Harper College
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 29 testers
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Rolling Meadows High School-Harper College Dual
84% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 45 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 102 testers
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William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S.
96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 28 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 57 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers
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Bria of Palos Hills-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island
98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 47 testers
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9000 West College Parkway - B150, Palos Hills IL 60465 ·
(708) 608-4330
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Hybrid (part online)
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Career Options, Inc.
81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 241 testers
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Dominican University-Cristo Rey San Martin
69% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 39 testers
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Dominican University-Paulina
81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers
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Dominican University-River Forest
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2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove IL 60171
93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 118 testers
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Oakton College - Maine High School West
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 16 testers
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Oakton College--Evanston H.S.
87% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 23 testers
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Oakton College-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Oakton College-Maine High School East
88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 32 testers
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Oakton College-Maine High School South
94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers
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Oakton College-Niles North H.S.
97% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 32 testers
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Oakton College-Niles West H.S.
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90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 68 testers
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15800 S.State Street, Room 4223, South Holland IL 60473
88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 51 testers
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15800 S. State Street, South Holland IL 60473
Hybrid (part online)
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Avid CNA School Streamwood--Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Ideal Companion Care
86% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 22 testers
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Streamwood High School
701 W. Schaumburg Road, Streamwood IL 60107
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Hearts 2 Heal CNA & CPR Training
18501 Maple Creek Drive Suite 150, Tinley Park IL 60477 ·
(708) 887-8820 89% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 18 testers
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Hearts 2 Heal Training Institute-Midlothian
18501 Maple Creek Drive Suite 150, Tinley Park IL 60477 ·
(708) 887-8820
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Best Step Academy
90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 50 testers
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Best Step Academy-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
Kane County 13 programs
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Aurora University School of Nursing
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)
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Illinois Math & Science Academy
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West Aurora H.S.
90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 51 testers
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Central High School
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 72 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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Larkin High School School District U-46
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin IL 60123
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 34 testers
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Bria of Geneva-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Hybrid (part online)
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Fox Valley Career Center
47 W 326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park IL 60151
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 42 testers
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South Elgin H.S. - District U-46
760 E. Main St., South Elgin IL 60177
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 48 testers
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Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Campus
IL Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove IL 60554
81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers
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Waubonsee Comm. Coll. - Aurora Fox Valley Campus
IL Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove IL 60554
93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 70 testers
DuPage County 11 programs
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Technology Center of DuPage
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Waubonsee C.C.-Aurora Campus H.S.
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Waubonsee C.C.-Fox Valley Campus High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 18 testers
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Bartlett High School School District U-46
701 Schick Road, Bartlett IL 60103
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers
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Blue Rock Training Center
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Blue Rock Training Center-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers
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College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr.
95% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 210 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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Envana Healthcare Training Center
98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 198 testers
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American Health Career Institute
29 W. 701 Butterfield Rd., Suite #102, Warrenville IL 60555 ·
(630) 836-9977 88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
Marion County 10 programs
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Centralia High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 18 testers
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Kaskaskia College - Salem Educational Ctr
75% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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67% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 3 testers (small sample)
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Kaskaskia College - Vandalia Extension Center
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Hybrid (part online)
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Christopher High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 3 testers (small sample)
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Salem Community High School
1200 North Broadway, Salem IL 62881
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 18 testers
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Sandoval Community High School Dist. 501
859 W Missouri Avenue, Sandoval IL 62882
50% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
Rock Island County 10 programs
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United Township Area Career Center
95% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 64 testers
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92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 49 testers
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86% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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Hybrid (part online)
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Hybrid (part online)
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67% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers
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92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers
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Midwest Technical Institute-Moline
3620 Avenue of Cities, Moline IL 61265
St. Clair County 10 programs
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Midwest Career Source
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 3 testers (small sample)
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Midwest Career Source-Granite City
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 6 testers (small sample)
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Midwest Career Source-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Midwest Career Source-O'Fallon
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers
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Midwest Career Vocational School-Memorial Hospital
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 19 testers
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Southwestern IL Coll. - E. St. Louis C C Ctr
2500 Carlyle Avenue, Rm 2380, Belleville IL 62221
76% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 41 testers
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94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 16 testers
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80% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 20 testers
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97% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 69 testers
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East St. Louis School District #189
4901 State Street, East St. Louis IL 62205
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 11 testers
Will County 9 programs
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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COLBAR Healthcare Solutions
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Spectrum Nurses Training
59% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 56 testers
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Frankfort Terrace-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 216 testers
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99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 140 testers
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Gentle Hands CNA Academy
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Lewis University
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Wilco Area Career Center
93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 165 testers
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Wilco Area Career Ctr. - Adult
Adams County 8 programs
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John Wood Comm. Coll. - Southeast Educ Center
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CNA II 92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 71 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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Quincy Area Vocational Tech. Center
219 Baldwin Drive, Quincy IL 62301
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 24 testers
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Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living
Lake County 8 programs
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 23 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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Hybrid (part online)
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96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 89 testers
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98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 177 testers
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77% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers
McHenry County 8 programs
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Community High School District 155
1 S. Virginia Road, Crystal Lake IL 60014
91% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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Marengo Community High School
110 Franks Road, Marengo IL 60152
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 11 testers
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McHenry Community High School District #156
83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 24 testers
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Woodstock Comm. School Dist - North HS Raffel Rd
96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers
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Woodstock Comm. School Dist. - HS - Judd St
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 25 testers
Whiteside County 7 programs
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Winning Wheels-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Winning Wheels, Inc.
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Castor Health Institute
89% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 65 testers
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Castor Health Institute-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Castor Health Institute-Stephenson
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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CGH Medical Center
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Whiteside Area Career Center - Secondary
1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling IL 61081
99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 67 testers
Williamson County 7 programs
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700 Logan College Road, Carterville IL 62918
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700 Logan College Road, Carterville IL 62918
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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Herrin High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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Johnston City High School
1500 Jefferson Avenue, Johnston City IL 62951
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
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Marion High School
93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers
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Parkway Manor
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
Coles County 6 programs
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Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Effingham
98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 47 testers
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Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Paris
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers
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Eastern IL Educ. for Employment - Shelbyville
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 12 testers
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Eastern IL Educ. for Employment System
98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 42 testers
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5001 Lake Land Blvd., Neal Hall 023, Mattoon IL 61938 ·
(217) 234-5448 100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 58 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 19 testers
Fulton County 6 programs
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Renaissance Care Center
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 22 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 17 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 6 testers (small sample)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 9 testers (small sample)
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Hybrid (part online)
Jefferson County 6 programs
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468 N. Ken Gray, Ina IL 62864
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Hybrid (part online)
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Hybrid (part online)
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Hybrid (part online)
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Rend Lake College Market Place
333 Potomac Blvd, Suite B, Mt Vernon IL 62864
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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Mt. Vernon Township High School
80% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 25 testers
Madison County 6 programs
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Collinsville H.S./Collinsville Area Voc. Center
73% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 70 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 10 testers
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80% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers
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97% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 69 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 6 testers (small sample)
Saline County 6 programs
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Eldorado High School
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Hardin County Hospital--Southeastern IL College
3575 College Dr., Harrisburg IL 62946
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
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Southeastern IL College-Carrier Mills H.S.
3575 College Dr., Harrisburg IL 62946
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)
Winnebago County 6 programs
See the Rockford-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
Champaign County 5 programs
See the Champaign-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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97% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 74 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 43 testers
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Parkland College at Lincoln's Challenge
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Parkland College-Gibson Area Hospital
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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Urbana Adult Education Center
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 47 testers
Kankakee County 5 programs
See the Kankakee-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Kankakee Area Career Center
96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 74 testers
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Heart 2 Heart Healthcare Institute-Kankakee
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98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 101 testers
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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LaSalle County 5 programs
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Hybrid (part online)
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LaSalle-Peru Area Career Center
87% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 45 testers
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Manor Court of Peru
82% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 11 testers
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Seneca Township H. S. - District #160
307 E. Scott Street, Seneca IL 61360
88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
McLean County 5 programs
See the Bloomington-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Bloomington Career Academy
2309 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington IL 61701
99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 110 testers
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Carepaks Health Services-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Heartland C.C.--Fairview Haven
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Hybrid (part online)
Peoria 5 programs
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ICC at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home
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97% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 34 testers
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80% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 25 testers
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91% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 249 testers
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99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 89 testers
Sangamon County 5 programs
See the Springfield-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 71 testers
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2201 Toronto Road, Springfield IL 62712
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 25 testers
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Fishes & Loaves-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 71 testers
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Miller Academy of Allied Health
88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 51 testers
Tazewell County 5 programs
See the Peoria-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria
93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 122 testers
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Helping Hands Home Healthcare
83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 29 testers
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Illinois Central College-Pekin High School
320 Stadium Drive, Pekin IL 61554
94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 65 testers
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River Academy of Vocation Education
92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 12 testers
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River Academy of Vocational Education-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
Vermilion County 5 programs
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 10 testers
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Hybrid (part online)
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100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 18 testers
Wayne County 5 programs
Clinton County 4 programs
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Carlyle Healthcare & Senior Living-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
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Central Community High School #71
7740 Old US 50, Breese IL 62230
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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Mater Dei High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
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Clinton Manor Living Center-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
DeKalb County 4 programs
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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84% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 62 testers
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Kishwaukee Education Consortium
91% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 35 testers
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Indian Valley Vocational Center
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 29 testers
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Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S.
90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers
Logan County 4 programs
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Heartland Community College - Woodlawn
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
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Lincolnland Tech. Education Ctr. - Porta H.S.
80% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 10 testers
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Lincolnland Technical Education Center - ALMH
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 22 testers
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The Christian Village-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
Macon County 4 programs
See the Decatur-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary)
Richland Community College, One College Park, Decatur IL 62521 ·
(217) 872-4050 96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers
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One College Park, Decatur IL 62521
98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 65 testers
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Richland Workforce Consortium
63% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)
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Rotalbly's Nursing Institute
89% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 82 testers
Springfield 4 programs
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5250 Shepherd Rd., PO Box 19256, Springfield IL 62794 ·
(217) 786-2447 93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 40 testers
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5250 Shepherd Rd., PO Box 19256, Springfield IL 62794 ·
(217) 786-2447 100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 6 testers (small sample)
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5250 Shepherd Rd., PO Box 19256, Springfield IL 62794 ·
(217) 786-2447 100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 17 testers
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5250 Shepherd Rd., PO Box 19256, Springfield IL 62794 ·
(217) 786-2447 98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 123 testers
Alexander County 3 programs
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Shawnee C.C.-Cairo Extension Center
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 11 testers
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Five Co. Reg. Voc. Sys. - Anna H.S.
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 6 testers (small sample)
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Five-County Regional Vocational System-Mounds
83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 6 testers (small sample)
Knox County 3 programs
Lee County 3 programs
Monroe County 3 programs
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Beck School of Practical Nursing at CCSI
6137 Beck Road, Red Bud IL 62278
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 3 testers (small sample)
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6137 Beck Road, Red Bud IL 62278
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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6137 Beck Road, Red Bud IL 62278
86% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 14 testers
Peoria County 3 programs
See the Peoria-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
Pulaski County 3 programs
Stephenson County 3 programs
Crawford County 2 programs
Franklin County 2 programs
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Benton Consolidated High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 4 testers (small sample)
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Frankfort Community Unit School District #168
900 North Cherry Street, West Frankfort IL 62896
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers
Jackson County 2 programs
Johnson County 2 programs
Livingston County 2 programs
Marshall County 2 programs
See the Peoria-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
McDonough County 2 programs
Mercer County 2 programs
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Mercer Manor
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Mercer Manor-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
Montgomery County 2 programs
Perry County 2 programs
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DuQuoin Community High School
500 E. South Street, DuQuoin IL 62832
86% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)
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Pinckneyville High School
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 11 testers
Richland County 2 programs
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Olney Central College
305 North West Street, Olney IL 62450
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 24 testers
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Olney Central College - E. Richland HS
305 N. West Street, Olney IL 62450
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)
Wabash County 2 programs
Woodford County 2 programs
See the Peoria-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
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Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka
610 West Cruger Avenue, Eureka IL 61530
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 30 testers
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Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 3 testers (small sample)
Clark County 1 program
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Marshall Rehab and Nursing-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
Fayette County 1 program
Ford County 1 program
See the Champaign-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
Grundy County 1 program
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
Hamilton County 1 program
Henderson County 1 program
Iroquois County 1 program
Jasper County 1 program
Jo Daviess County 1 program
Kendall County 1 program
See the Chicago-area CNA classes page for local costs and pay.
Lawrence County 1 program
Massac County 1 program
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Five Co. Reg. Voc. Sys. - Massac Co. H.S.
Massac County High School, 2841 Old Marion Rd., Metropolis IL 62960
100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers
Moline 1 program
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Black Hawk College-Kewanee H.S.
Ogle County 1 program
Schuyler County 1 program
Shelby County 1 program
Washington County 1 program
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Nashville High School-Hybrid
Hybrid (part online)
Accredited colleges with CNA cost and graduate data
These 40 colleges report CNA completions to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS 2023–24), so we can show what they charge and how many students finish.
CNA Classes in Chicago, IL 15 schools
19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 587
- College tuition
- $3,835/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
Public two-year college in Grayslake that reported 587 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,835 ($13,377 out of state).
1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 535
- College tuition
- $3,252/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
Public two-year college in Palatine that reported 535 CNA graduates in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,252 ($11,232 out of state).
9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60465
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 417
- College tuition
- $3,288/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
This public two-year college in Cook County graduated 417 CNA students in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,288 ($9,312 out of state).
1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Graduates '23–24
- 327
- College tuition
- $4,380/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
327 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,380 ($14,430 out of state).
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 307
- College tuition
- $3,420/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
307 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,420 ($11,610 out of state).
8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 227
- College tuition
- $3,495/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
Public two-year college in Crystal Lake that reported 227 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,495 ($14,368 out of state).
1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 226
- College tuition
- $3,168/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
This public two-year college in Kane County graduated 226 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,168 ($9,504 out of state).
1600 E Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Graduates '23–24
- 198
- College tuition
- $3,815/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
198 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,815 ($12,292 out of state).
1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
Public Certificate (1-2 years)Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 165
- College tuition
- $3,480/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
165 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,480 ($12,750 out of state).
Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Graduates '23–24
- 144
- College tuition
- $3,240/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
This public two-year college in Kane County graduated 144 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,240 ($12,138 out of state).
202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Graduates '23–24
- 136
- College tuition
- $3,444/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
136 CNA credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,444 ($10,332 out of state).
2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 130
- College tuition
- $4,440/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
This public two-year college in Cook County graduated 130 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,440 ($14,400 out of state).
21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL 60150
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 73
- College tuition
- $4,410/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
Public two-year college in Malta that reported 73 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,410 ($13,230 out of state).
3801 S Central Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)
- Graduates '23–24
- 67
- College tuition
- $4,160/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
This public two-year college in Cook County graduated 67 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,160 ($10,304 out of state).
15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473
Public Certificate (under 12 weeks)Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Graduates '23–24
- 63
- College tuition
- $4,560/yr
- Length
- under 12 weeks
Public two-year college in South Holland that reported 63 CNA graduates in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $4,560 ($12,150 out of state).
Rules differ by state. Confirm current Illinois requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Illinois?
395 nurse aide training programs are on the official Illinois list (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, April 2026). The most are in Cook County (129), Kane County (13), DuPage County (11).
How many training hours does Illinois require for CNAs?
Illinois requires 120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The certification exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
Which Illinois CNA programs have the best exam pass rates?
In 2025, the highest first-time pass rates among programs with 20 or more testers were William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100% of 102), Elgin Community College in Elgin (100% of 72), Lake Land College in Mattoon (100% of 58).
How do I check if someone is a certified nursing assistant in Illinois?
Search the Illinois nurse aide registry (run by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Care Worker Registry). It is free and shows whether a certificate is active.
How many CNA programs are in Illinois?
We list 40 accredited Illinois schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 38 of them public. Together they awarded 6,645 CNA credentials that year.
How much do cna classes cost in Illinois?
2 Illinois schools published a program price. Tuition plus books and supplies ranged from $800 to $1,800, with a median of $1,300. Community colleges often charge by credit hour instead, so check each school’s net price calculator.
How much do nursing assistants make in Illinois?
The median certified nursing assistant in Illinois earns $45,960 a year ($22.10 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $54,050 or more.
Which Illinois school trains the most nursing assistants?
College of Lake County in Grayslake reported the most CNA graduates in Illinois: 587 in 2023–24.
How long does CNA training take?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.
What exam do nursing assistants take?
A state competency evaluation with a written (or oral) test and a hands-on skills test, run by a state-contracted testing vendor.