For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 508 students in Douglas County, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,178 public students). 14% 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 (2024-25)
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
| 186 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
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Grades: K-7
| 33 students
Plainview Parochial School
(Amish)
2065 County Rd 1600 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
Grades: 1-8
| 39 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 Lane Amish School
(Amish)
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Grades: 1-8
| 40 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
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Douglas County, IL?
10 private schools are located in Douglas County, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County, IL?
Douglas County, IL private schools are approximately 3% 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?
14% 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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