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Best Macon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,637 students in Macon County, IL (there are , serving 14,698 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
89% of private schools in Macon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Macon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Hillside Bethel Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Pentecostal
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Catholic
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Map of Lutheran School Association
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
412 N Jackson St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
Map of St. Teresa High School
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Catholic
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
Map of Antioch Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 24 students
Baptist
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
Map of Decatur Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
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Macon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of St. James School
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Catholic
249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,637 Students
251,321 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,920
$10,423
Average Summer Program Cost
$902
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,403
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
99 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
979 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
60%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
479 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Macon County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Macon County, IL include Our Lady Of Lourdes School, Prairie Flower Montessori School, and Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Macon County?
9 private schools are located in Macon County.
How diverse are private schools in Macon County?
Macon County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Macon County?
89% of private schools in Macon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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