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Best Morgan County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 646 students in Morgan County, IL (there are , serving 4,430 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (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 Morgan County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Our Saviour School
Gr: NS-8 | 337 students
Catholic
455 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
Map of Routt Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
500 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
Map of Salem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
222 E Beecher Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-3419
Map of Westfair Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
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Morgan County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Pathway School
Gr: PK | 6 students
Special Education School
Po Box 400
Jacksonville, IL 62651
(217) 479-2336

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
646 Students
251,321 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,700
$10,423
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,403
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
487 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
75%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
132 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Morgan County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Morgan County, IL include Our Saviour School and Routt Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Morgan County?
4 private schools are located in Morgan County.
What percentage of students in Morgan County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Morgan County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morgan County?
100% of private schools in Morgan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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