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Best Jo Daviess County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Jo Daviess County, IL (there are , serving 3,050 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Jo Daviess County (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Map of Tri-state Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
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Jo Daviess County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Nativity Bvm School
Gr: 2-9 | 57 students
Catholic
15406 W Creek Valley Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3670

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
193 Students
251,321 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,826
$10,423
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
147 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
76%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jo Daviess County, IL?
2 private schools are located in Jo Daviess County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jo Daviess County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jo Daviess County?
100% of private schools in Jo Daviess County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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