For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 304 students in Douglas County, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,178 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
Private Schools in Douglas County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Bear Creek School
(Amish)
556 N County Road 325 E
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 578-2259
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 578-2259
Grades: 1-8
| 36 students
Northside School
(Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Grades: 1-8
| 17 students
Pleasant View School
(Mennonite)
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Prairie Lane Amish School
(Amish)
250 E Cr 300 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-2707
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-2707
Grades: 1-8
| 35 students
Prairie Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Grades: PK
| students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Douglas County, IL?
8 private schools are located in Douglas County, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County, IL?
Douglas County, IL private schools are approximately 1% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County, IL go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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