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Monticello ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 129 students in Monticello, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Monticello, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Monticello, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Monticello ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Monticello Christian Academy
Monticello Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Christian)
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: K-1 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
980 Iron Horse Pl
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-7240
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Monticello, Illinois ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Metamorphosis Montessori School
Metamorphosis Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
1202 1/2 N State Street
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-9645
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Monticello, IL ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

2
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
129
Students
+13.2% (+15 students) 10-yr
$3,750
Avg. Tuition
+25.5% (+$762) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+10.0% (+1 student) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monticello)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
129 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202565166179
202465162172
202356171174
202265178185
202152174180
202032168171
201932174175
201832171172
201727177180
201627175178
201538168167
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% Students of Color
3%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%34%34%
20243%34%34%
20234%34%33%
202236%34%33%
202136%34%32%
20204%35%32%
20193%33%31%
20183%33%31%
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0.36
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.360.660.65
20240.360.660.65
20230.440.660.65
20220.440.650.64
20210.440.650.64
20200.520.660.64
20190.520.650.63
20180.520.650.63
20170.500.620.61
20160.500.620.61
20150.470.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20225%10%8%
20215%10%9%
20202%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
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# White Students
100 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
77%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202578%51%52%
202478%51%52%
202330%51%52%
202223%53%54%
202125%52%54%
202052%52%54%
201952%53%56%
201852%53%56%
201754%56%58%
201654%56%58%
201536%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
26 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519%26%26%
202419%26%26%
202369%26%25%
202272%25%25%
202170%25%25%
202046%25%24%
201946%25%24%
201846%24%23%
201746%22%22%
201646%23%22%
201564%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
20198:113:112:1
20188:114:112:1
20178:114:112:1
20168:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202599%53%55%
202499%52%54%
202399%50%54%
202299%51%54%
202199%50%54%
202099%50%54%
201999%50%53%
201899%49%53%
201734%48%53%
201634%49%52%
201534%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025111615
2024111715
2023111715
2022111715
2021111715
202081715
201981715
201881715
201761715
201661715
2015101715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,750
$10,423

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$3,750$12,671$15,012
2024$3,750$9,594$13,254
2023$3,750$8,924$12,626
2022$3,750$8,609$12,187
2021$3,750$8,334$11,800
2020$3,750$8,312$11,512
2019$3,750$8,068$11,293
2018$3,750$7,898$11,017
2017$2,988$7,863$10,708
2016$2,988$7,289$10,356
2015$2,988$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%34%34%
20245%33%34%
20235%33%34%
20225%32%33%
20215%31%33%
20175%29%30%
20165%29%29%
20155%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,403

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$1,500$3,868$7,073
2024$1,500$3,415$6,930
2023$1,500$2,426$6,469
2022$1,500$2,492$6,289
2021$1,500$2,514$6,055
2017$6,000$2,525$5,319
2016$6,000$2,614$5,105
2015$3,750$2,666$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearMonticello, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%84%81%
2024100%90%85%
2023100%91%85%
2022100%91%85%
2021100%91%85%
2020100%91%85%
2019100%90%85%
2018100%90%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monticello, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Monticello, IL is Monticello Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Monticello?
2 private schools are located in Monticello.
What percentage of students in Monticello go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Monticello are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monticello?
100% of private schools in Monticello are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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