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CNA Classes in Chicago, IL

184 nurse aide training programs in the Chicago metro area are approved by the state (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, list dated April 2026), in 59 cities. 15 accredited colleges here also report CNA costs and graduates, compared further down.

Updated October 2026 · Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale (April 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

State-approved programs
18459 cities
Training required
120 hr40 clinical
Colleges with cost data
15
Chicago median pay
$46,940metro

184 state-approved CNA programs in the Chicago area

Source: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), active approved training programs, list dated April 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.

  • Technology Center of DuPage

    301 South Swift Road, Addison IL 60101 · (630) 691-7545

  • Sandra Rossi Education Center

    264 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights IL 60004 · (224) 808-0806

  • Aurora University School of Nursing

    1410 Marsellaise Place, Aurora IL 60506 · (630) 844-5435
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)

  • Illinois Math & Science Academy

    1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora IL 60506 · (630) 907-5008

  • Waubonsee C.C.-Aurora Campus H.S.

    2600 Ogden Avenue, Aurora IL 60504 · (708) 701-6786

  • Waubonsee C.C.-Fox Valley Campus High School

    2060 Ogden Avenue, Aurora IL 60504 · (630) 554-2829
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 18 testers

  • West Aurora H.S.

    1201 West New York Street, Aurora IL 60506 · (630) 301-6395
    90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 51 testers

  • Bartlett High School School District U-46

    701 Schick Road, Bartlett IL 60103
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers

  • Blue Rock Training Center

    121 Fairfield Way Suite 350, Bloomingdale IL 60108 · (630) 888-6644

  • Blue Rock Training Center-Hybrid

    121 Fairfield Way Suite 350, Bloomingdale IL 60108 · (630) 888-6644
    Hybrid (part online)

  • COLBAR Healthcare Solutions

    402 W. Boughton Road Suite D, Bolingbrook IL 60440 · (331) 757-5260

  • Spectrum Nurses Training

    280 S. Schmidt Rd, Bolingbrook IL 60440 · (630) 771-1162
    59% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 56 testers

  • Villa School of Health

    8540 S. Harlem, Bridgeview IL 60455 · (708) 926-4950

  • Central High School

    44w625 Plato Road, Burlington IL 60109 · (815) 978-6494

  • Airey Healthcare

    2916 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago IL 60641 · (773) 961-4312
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 1 tester (small sample)

  • Anmut Nursing School

    1244 W. Thorndale Avenue, Chicago IL 60660 · (773) 344-5326

  • Anmut Nursing School-Hybrid

    1244 W. Thorndale Avenue, Chicago IL 60660 · (773) 344-5326
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Blessings Healthcare Career Academy

    200 E. 75th Street Suite 200, Chicago IL 60619 · (312) 719-5002
    85% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 79 testers

  • Blessings Healthcare Career Academy-Madison

    200 E. 75th St. Ste 200, Chicago IL 60619 · (872) 231-4100

  • Blessings-Simeone Career Academy H.S.

    200 E. 75th St. Ste 200, Chicago IL 60619 · (872) 231-4100

  • Career Training Center of Chicago

    3525 W. Peterson Avenue, Ste. T-21, Chicago IL 60659 · (773) 583-8532
    90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers

  • Chicago Community Learning Center

    840 W. Irving Park Rd Suite 203, Chicago IL 60613 · (773) 506-1503

  • Chicago Community Learning Center--Evergreen Park

    840 W. Irving Park Rd Suite 203, Chicago IL 60613 · (773) 506-1503
    85% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers

  • Chicago Community Learning Center-Hybrid

    840 W. Irving Park Road Suite 203, Chicago IL 60613 · (773) 506-1503
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Chicago State University

    9501 S King Drive, Chicago IL 60628 · (773) 821-2534
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)

  • Chicago's Pulse CPR Training, Inc.

    3211 W. 111th Street, Chicago IL 60655 · (773) 445-2277
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 47 testers

  • Cristab HLC

    5214 N. Western Avenue Unit 204, Chicago IL 60625 · (312) 428-0430
    83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 12 testers

  • Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital-Hybrid

    5140 N. California Avenue, Chicago IL 60625 · (773) 989-1399
    Hybrid (part online)

  • First Step to Excellence Health Care Training

    1639 East 87th St., Chicago IL 60617 · (773) 437-5003
    91% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 35 testers

  • Great Paragon Health Services, Inc.

    2640 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago IL 60645 · (773) 274-7694
    82% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers

  • Instituto del Progreso Latino

    2520 S. Western Avenue, Chicago IL 60608 · (773) 890-0055
    92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 53 testers

  • Kennedy King College

    6301 S. Halsted St., Chicago IL 60621 · (773) 602-5577

  • Kodex Health Institute

    732 E. 75th Street, Chicago IL 60619 · (708) 743-7755

  • Life Enhancement Health Care Institute

    8043 S. Racine, Chicago IL 60620 · (312) 538-9702

  • Life Enhancement Health Care-Hybrid

    8043 S. Racine Ave, Chicago IL 60620 · (312) 538-9702
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Lights of Zion Ministries

    11636 S. Halsted, Chicago IL 60628 · (773) 785-2996
    81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers

  • Malcolm X College

    1900 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL 60612 · (312) 850-4639
    94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 256 testers

  • Malcolm X College - West Side Learning Center

    1900 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL 60612 · (312) 850-7342
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 1 tester (small sample)

  • Malcolm X College South Chicago Learning Center

    1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60612 · (312) 850-4639
    92% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 36 testers

  • Malcolm X College Wright College Humboldt Park

    1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60612 · (312) 850-4639
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 52 testers

  • Nirvana Institute Inc. (Madison St)

    2201 W. Madison St., Chicago IL 60612 · (773) 675-4000
    98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 312 testers

  • Nirvana Institute, Inc. (Fullerton Ave)

    3753 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago IL 60647 · (773) 675-4000
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 45 testers

  • Nirvana Institute, Inc. (King Dr.)

    4650 S. King Drive, Suite 202, Chicago IL 60653 · (773) 675-4000
    99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 386 testers

  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

    541 N. Fairbanks Court Suite 950, Chicago IL 60611 · (312) 695-3905
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 50 testers

  • Phalanx Family Services

    837 W. 119th St., Chicago IL 60643 · (773) 291-1086
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 29 testers

  • Renee's School of Careers

    10329 S Western Avenue, Chicago IL 60643 · (773) 233-7400
    88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 51 testers

  • Scott School of Careers-Hybrid - Chicago

    5120 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60644 · (773) 270-0900
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Tukiendorf Training Institute

    5310 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago IL 60656 · (773) 817-4515
    90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 93 testers

  • Tukiendorf Training Institute-Hybrid

    5310 N. Harlem Avenue Suite 209, Chicago IL 60656 · (773) 774-2222
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Tukiendorf Training Institute-Roosevelt

    5310 N. Harlem Ave. Ste 209, Chicago IL 60656 · (773) 817-4515
    98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 54 testers

  • Tukiendorf Training Institute, Inc.

    5310 N. Harlem Ave., Ste 209, Chicago IL 60656 · (773) 774-2222
    90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 93 testers

  • US Nursing College

    1108 W. Granville Suite E, Chicago IL 60660 · (312) 912-3444

  • Valparaiso Partner Solutions

    180 N. Wabash Avenue Suite 525, Chicago IL 60601 · (630) 537-9600
    96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers

  • Valparaiso University - Wheaton College

    180 N. Wabash Avenue Suite 525, Chicago IL 60601 · (630) 537-9600
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 27 testers

  • Valparaiso University--Endeavor Health

    180 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60601 · (708) 287-3813
    96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 28 testers

  • Valparaiso University--Lutheran General Hospital

    180 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60601 · (708) 287-3813
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)

  • Valparaiso University-Advocate Condell

    180 N. Wabash Suite 525, Chicago IL 60601 · (708) 287-3813
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)

  • Valparaiso University-Central DuPage

    180 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60601 · (708) 287-3813
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers

  • Valparaiso University-Secondary

    180 N. Wabash Suite 525, Chicago IL 60602 · (708) 287-3813
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 5 testers (small sample)

  • Wm. H Loftin Education Consultants

    1909 W. 87th, Chicago IL 60620 · (773) 840-3696

  • Excelsior Healthcare Academy

    523 S Halsted Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411 · (773) 297-2417
    87% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 193 testers

  • Prairie State College

    202 S Halsted Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411 · (708) 709-3648

  • Prairie State College - Rich Central District 227

    202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights IL 60411 · (708) 709-3691
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 2 testers (small sample)

  • Prairie State College-Bloom High School

    202 South Halsted St., Chicago Heights IL 60411 · (708) 709-3500
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 14 testers

  • Prairie State College-Hybrid

    202 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411 · (708) 709-3691
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Morton College

    3801 S. Central Ave. Room 331B, Cicero IL 60804

  • Morton College-Hybrid

    3801 S. Central Avenue, Cicero IL 60804 · (708) 656-8000
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Community High School District 155

    1 S. Virginia Road, Crystal Lake IL 60014
    91% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 55 testers

  • McHenry County College

    8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake IL 60012 · (815) 479-7843

  • McHenry County College - Hybrid

    8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake IL 60012 · (815) 479-7843
    Hybrid (part online)

  • McHenry County College - Secondary

    8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake IL 60012 · (815) 479-7843

  • Central Scholar Academy

    1585 Ellinwood Suite 106, Des Plaines IL 60016 · (224) 899-3336

  • JETHRO Healthcare School and Placement--Hybrid

    650 West Algonquin Road 2nd Floor, Des Plaines IL 60016 · (847) 258-5783
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Mizpah Center for Allied Health Education-Hybrid

    2720 S. River Road Suite 2, Des Plaines IL 60018 · (224) 436-9371
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Elgin Community College

    1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin IL 60123 · (847) 214-7310
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 72 testers

  • Elgin Community College-Hybrid

    1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin IL 60123 · (847) 214-7271
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Elgin High School - Elgin School District Unit 46

    1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin IL 60120

  • Larkin High School School District U-46

    1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin IL 60123
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 34 testers

  • City College of Education-Evanston ANATP

    1325 Howard Street Suite 307, Evanston IL 60202 · (312) 404-7557
    CNA II

  • City College of Education-Halsted

    1325 Howard St. Suite 302-307, Evanston IL 60202 · (773) 459-8578

  • City College of Education-Hybrid

    1325 Howard Street Suite 307, Evanston IL 60202 · (312) 792-7198
    Hybrid (part online)

  • City College of Education, Inc.

    1325 Howard St., Evanston IL 60202 · (773) 242-7050

  • RDSJ Healthcare Academy

    9500 Avers Avenue Suite 1, Evergreen Park IL 60805 · (708) 314-0426

  • Frankfort Terrace-Hybrid

    40 North Smith, Frankfort IL 60423 · (847) 977-8590
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Bria of Geneva-Hybrid

    1101 E. State Street, Geneva IL 60134 · (630) 232-7544
    Hybrid (part online)

  • College of Dupage

    425 Fawell Blvd HS 2202H, Glen Ellyn IL 60137 · (630) 942-8331
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers

  • College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr.

    425 Fawell Blvd HS 2202H, Glen Ellyn IL 60137 · (630) 942-8331
    95% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 210 testers

  • College of DuPage-Hybrid

    425 Falwell Blvd. HS 2202H, Glen Ellyn IL 60137 · (630) 942-8331
    Hybrid (part online)

  • College of Lake County

    19351 West Washington St., Grayslake IL 60030 · (847) 543-2337

  • College of Lake County - Southlake Campus

    19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake IL 60030 · (847) 543-2337
    96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 23 testers

  • College of Lake County in Vernon Hills-Hybrid

    19351 West Washington St., Grayslake IL 60030 · (847) 543-2337
    Hybrid (part online)

  • College of Lake County-Hybrid

    19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake IL 60030 · (847) 543-6525
    Hybrid (part online)

  • College of Lake County-Lake Forest Hospital

    19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake IL 60030 · (847) 543-6525

  • College of Lake County-Waukegan

    19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake IL 60030 · (847) 543-2337
    96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 89 testers

  • Lake County High Schools Tech Campus

    19525 West Washington Street, Grayslake IL 60030 · (847) 543-6080
    98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 177 testers

  • State Career College

    3575 Grand Ave Suite C, Gurnee IL 60031 · (773) 444-7278
    77% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers

  • Advanced Healthcare Plus

    1820 Ridge Road Suite 302, Homewood IL 60430 · (773) 718-1142

  • Covenant Healthcare Institute

    18216 Hardwood St., Homewood IL 60430 · (312) 388-0098
    83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 75 testers

  • Covenant Healthcare Institute-Hybrid

    18216 Harwood Avenue, Homewood IL 60430 · (312) 388-0098
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Elim Outreach Training Center

    1820 Ridge Road, Suite 202, Homewood IL 60430 · (708) 922-9547
    81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 37 testers

  • Joliet Junior College - Main Campus

    1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL 60431 · (815) 280-2463
    99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 216 testers

  • Joliet Junior College - North Campus

    1215 Houbolt Ave., Joliet IL 60431 · (815) 280-2463
    99% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 140 testers

  • Plymouth Place CNA Academy-Hybrid

    315 North LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park IL 60526 · (708) 796-8500
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Bimmab Healthcare Academy

    3678 Ridge Road, Lansing IL 60438 · (773) 943-9611

  • HUGS INC.

    19112 Burnham Ave., Lansing IL 60438 · (708) 418-5925
    94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 36 testers

  • International Career Institute--Hybrid

    6425 N. Hamlin Ave, Lincolnwood IL 60712 · (847) 929-6129
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Kishwaukee College

    21193 Malta Rd, Malta IL 60150 · (815) 825-9785
    84% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 62 testers

  • Kishwaukee College-Hybrid

    21193 Malta Road, Malta IL 60151 · (815) 825-9785
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Kishwaukee Education Consortium

    21255 Malta Road, P.O. Box 263, Malta IL 60150 · (815) 522-9970
    91% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 35 testers

  • Fox Valley Career Center

    47 W 326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park IL 60151
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 42 testers

  • Marengo Community High School

    110 Franks Road, Marengo IL 60152
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 11 testers

  • Scott School of Careers

    3328 W. 159th Street, Suite D, Markham IL 60428 · (708) 566-4237

  • Scott School of Careers-Evanston Hybrid

    3328 W. 159th St., Markham IL 60428 · (708) 566-4237
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Scott School of Careers-McHenry Hybrid

    3328 W. 159th Street Suite D, Markham IL 60428 · (708) 566-4237
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Scott School of Careers-South Holland Hybrid

    3328 W. 159th St. Ste D, Markham IL 60428 · (708) 893-0880
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Prudential Home Health Services

    4440 W. Lincoln Hwy #205, Matteson IL 60443 · (708) 709-0709

  • Zurik Healthcare Institute

    4749 Lincoln Mall Drive Suite 204, Matteson IL 60409 · (708) 271-3537

  • Zurik Healthcare Institute-Hybrid

    4749 Lincoln Mall Drive Suite 204, Matteson IL 60409 · (708) 960-0419
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood IL 60153 · (708) 216-0950

  • McHenry Community High School District #156

    4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry IL 60050 · (815) 759-5497
    83% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 24 testers

  • Illinois Nursing Academy

    4459 147th St., Midlothian IL 60445 · (708) 575-9595
    78% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 314 testers

  • Illinois Nursing Academy-Machesney

    4459 147th St., Midlothian IL 60445 · (708) 575-9595
    81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 180 testers

  • Grundy Area Vocational Center

    1002 Union Street, Morris IL 60450 · (815) 942-4390
    97% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 108 testers

  • 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)

  • Envana Healthcare Training Center

    800 W. Fifth Avenue Suite 208A, Naperville IL 60563 · (630) 362-5939
    98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 198 testers

  • Norridge Gardens

    7001 W. Cullom Avenue, Norridge IL 60706 · (708) 457-0700

  • Lakeside Health Institute

    9400 S. Cicero Avenue, 2nd floor Room 221, Oak Lawn IL 60453 · (872) 205-3196

  • Kwadwo Antwi Mensah (KAMITH) Institute

    6707 North Ave., Oak Park IL 60302 · (708) 848-1700
    67% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 15 testers

  • Oak Park and River Forest High School

    201 North Scoville Ave., Oak Park IL 60302 · (708) 434-3749
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 38 testers

  • Aishling Care Academy

    13255 Southwest Highway, Orland Park IL 60462 · (708) 234-1985

  • Aishling Care Academy-Hybrid

    13255 Southwest Highway, Orland Park IL 60462 · (708) 234-1985
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Joemag Medical Training College

    2281 Orchard Road, Oswego IL 60543 · (630) 491-6048
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 9 testers (small sample)

  • Barrington H.S.-Harper College

    1200 W. Algonguin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 309-5271
    95% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers

  • Harper College--Buffalo Grove High School

    1200 W. Algonqin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 309-5271
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 57 testers

  • Harper College--John Hersey High School

    1200 W. Algonqin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 309-5271
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 36 testers

  • Prospect Heights High School-Harper College

    1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 29 testers

  • Rolling Meadows High School-Harper College Dual

    1200 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
    84% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 45 testers

  • William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S.

    1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 102 testers

  • William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S.

    1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
    96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 28 testers

  • William Rainey Harper Coll. - Hybrid

    1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
    Hybrid (part online)

  • William Rainey Harper Coll. - Palatine

    1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 57 testers

  • William Rainey Harper Coll. - Prospect Heights

    1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254

  • William Rainey Harper Coll. - Secondary

    1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254

  • William Rainey Harper Coll. - Wheeling H.S.

    1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers

  • William Rainey Harper College

    1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254

  • Bria of Palos Hills-Hybrid

    10400 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills IL 60465 · (708) 443-7400
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Moraine Valley C.C.-Southwest Education Center

    9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills IL 60465 · (708) 608-4330
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 7 testers (small sample)

  • Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island

    9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills IL 60465 · (708) 608-4330
    98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 47 testers

  • Moraine Valley Community College

    9000 West College Parkway - B150, Palos Hills IL 60465 · (708) 608-4330

  • Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid

    9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills IL 60465 · (708) 974-5585
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Career Options, Inc.

    2644 E Dempster St., Ste. 116, Park Ridge IL 60068 · (847) 297-3900
    81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 241 testers

  • Gentle Hands CNA Academy

    25545 W. Cerena Circle, Plainfield IL 60586 · (773) 999-8580

  • Dominican University-Cristo Rey San Martin

    7900 W. Division Street, River Forest IL 60305 · (708) 524-6272
    69% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 39 testers

  • Dominican University-Paulina

    7900 W. Division Street, River Forest IL 60305 · (708) 524-6272
    81% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers

  • Dominican University-River Forest

    7900 W. Division Street, River Forest IL 60305 · (708) 524-6272

  • Triton College

    2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove IL 60171
    93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 118 testers

  • Lewis University

    One University Parkway, Romeoville IL 60446 · (815) 588-7411

  • Wilco Area Career Center

    500 Wilco Blvd., Romeoville IL 60446 · (815) 838-6941
    93% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 165 testers

  • Wilco Area Career Ctr. - Adult

    500 Wilco Blvd., Romeoville IL 60446 · (815) 838-6941

  • Indian Valley Vocational Center

    600 Lions Road, Sandwich IL 60548 · (815) 786-9873
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 29 testers

  • Indian Valley Vocational Center-Yorkville H.S.

    600 Lions Road, Sandwich IL 60552 · (815) 786-9873
    90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 21 testers

  • Oakton College - Maine High School West

    7701 N. Lincoln Ave, Skokie IL 60077 · (847) 376-7642
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 16 testers

  • Oakton College--Evanston H.S.

    7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie IL 60077 · (847) 376-7641
    87% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 23 testers

  • Oakton College-Hybrid

    7701 N. Lincoln Ave, Skokie IL 60077 · (847) 376-7642
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Oakton College-Maine High School East

    7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie IL 60077 · (847) 376-7642
    88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 32 testers

  • Oakton College-Maine High School South

    7701 N. Lincoln Ave, Skokie IL 60077 · (847) 376-7642
    94% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 31 testers

  • Oakton College-Niles North H.S.

    7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie IL 60077 · (847) 367-7641
    97% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 32 testers

  • Oakton College-Niles West H.S.

    7701 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie IL 60077 · (847) 635-1461

  • 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

  • South Suburban College

    15800 S.State Street, South Holland IL 60473 · (708) 596-2000
    90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 68 testers

  • South Suburban College - Oak Forest

    15800 S.State Street, Room 4223, South Holland IL 60473
    88% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 51 testers

  • South Suburban College-Hybrid

    15800 S. State Street, South Holland IL 60473
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Avid CNA School Streamwood--Hybrid

    67 S. Sutton Rd, Streamwood IL 60107 · (630) 855-3977
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Ideal Companion Care

    1300 Irving Park Road 2nd Floor, Streamwood IL 60107 · (331) 245-4274
    86% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 22 testers

  • Streamwood High School

    701 W. Schaumburg Road, Streamwood IL 60107

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hearts 2 Heal Training Institute-Midlothian

    18501 Maple Creek Drive Suite 150, Tinley Park IL 60477 · (708) 887-8820

  • 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)

  • Best Step Academy

    10448 West Cermak Road, Westchester IL 60154 · (708) 710-5714
    90% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 50 testers

  • Best Step Academy-Hybrid

    10448 W. Cermak Road, Westchester IL 60154 · (708) 356-6966
    Hybrid (part online)

  • Woodstock Comm. School Dist - North HS Raffel Rd

    3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock IL 60098 · (815) 334-2100
    96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers

  • Woodstock Comm. School Dist. - HS - Judd St

    501 South St., Woodstock IL 60098 · (815) 206-4323
    100% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 25 testers

Costs and graduates at 15 Chicago-area colleges

Sorted by number of 2023–24 graduates (IPEDS), a proxy for program size and stability.

College of Lake County

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).

William Rainey Harper College

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).

Moraine Valley Community College

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).

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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).

College of DuPage

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).

McHenry County College

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).

Elgin Community College

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).

Oakton College

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).

Joliet Junior College

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).

Waubonsee Community College

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).

Prairie State College

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).

Triton College

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).

Kishwaukee College

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).

Morton College

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).

South Suburban College

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).

CNA Classes in Chicago: FAQ

How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Chicago area?

184 nurse aide training programs in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area are on the official Illinois list (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, April 2026), across 59 cities.

Which Chicago-area CNA programs have the best pass rates?

In 2025, Waubonsee C.C.-Fox Valley Campus High School (100% of 18 testers), Bartlett High School School District U-46 (100% of 26 testers), Chicago's Pulse CPR Training, Inc. (100% of 47 testers) had the highest first-time pass rates among local programs with 10 or more testers.

How much do nursing assistants make in Chicago?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $45,960 statewide and $42,260 nationally.

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.

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