For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 377 students in 62521, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,308 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 62521, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 62521, IL include Holy Family Catholic School and Prairie Flower Montessori School.
67% of private schools in 62521, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked 62521 Illinois Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Prairie Flower Montessori School![Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.]( "Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.")
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Grades: PK-10
| 17 students
62521, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. James School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 62521, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 62521, IL include Holy Family Catholic School and Prairie Flower Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in 62521, IL?
3 private schools are located in 62521, IL.
What percentage of students in 62521, IL go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 62521, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62521, IL?
67% of private schools in 62521, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
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