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Best Adams County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,790 students in Adams County, IL (there are 22 public schools, serving 8,271 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
90% of private schools in Adams County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Adams County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Chaddock
Chaddock
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
(1)
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Map of Quincy Notre Dame High School
Quincy Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
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Map of St. Dominic Elementary School
St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
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Map of St. Francis Solanus School
St. Francis Solanus School
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
(2)
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Map of St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
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Map of St. Peter School
St. Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
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Map of Quincy Area Christian School Association
Quincy Area Christian School Association
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Christian
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
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Map of St. Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
St. Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
Catholic
2307 Saint Anthony Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
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Map of Transitions School
Transitions School
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
Special Education School
722 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
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Adams County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Boniface Elementary School
St. Boniface Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Catholic
732 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-6999
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearAdams County Total Schools
202510
202410
202310
202210
202111
202011
201911
201811
201711
201611
201511
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# Students
1,790 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025179166179
2024184162172
2023188171174
2022197178185
2021192174180
2020192168171
2019191174175
2018191171172
2017178177180
2016179175178
2015176168167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20254%34%34%
20244%34%34%
20234%34%33%
20224%34%33%
20214%34%32%
20204%35%32%
20195%33%31%
20185%33%31%
20174%34%32%
20164%34%32%
20154%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%

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

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202541%53%55%
202448%52%54%
202348%50%54%
202276%51%54%
202176%50%54%
202076%50%54%
201976%50%53%
201876%49%53%
201776%48%53%
201661%49%52%
201543%50%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024191715
2023191715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017201715
2016201715
2015141715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,481
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$4,481$12,671$15,012
2024$2,600$9,594$13,254
2023$2,600$8,924$12,626
2022$2,600$8,609$12,187
2021$2,600$8,334$11,800
2020$2,600$8,312$11,512
2019$2,600$8,068$11,293
2018$2,600$7,898$11,017
2017$2,600$7,863$10,708
2016$2,500$7,289$10,356
2015$2,500$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202520%34%34%
202420%33%34%
202320%33%34%
202220%32%33%
202120%31%33%
202020%32%32%
201920%31%31%
201820%30%30%
201720%29%30%
201622%29%29%
201522%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,422

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$3,868$7,073
2024$1,000$3,415$6,930
2023$1,000$2,426$6,469
2022$1,000$2,492$6,289
2021$1,000$2,514$6,055
2020$1,000$2,509$5,921
2019$1,000$2,541$5,795
2018$1,000$2,466$5,456
2017$1,000$2,525$5,319
2016$1,000$2,614$5,105
2015$500$2,666$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$50.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.230.660.65
20240.260.660.65
20230.310.660.65
20220.300.650.64
20210.290.650.64
20200.290.660.64
20190.290.650.63
20180.290.650.63
20170.240.620.61
20160.240.620.61
20150.240.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
32 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
1,589 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
87%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202587%51%52%
202485%51%52%
202382%51%52%
202283%53%54%
202183%52%54%
202083%52%54%
201983%53%56%
201883%53%56%
201787%56%58%
201686%56%58%
201587%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
165 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20259%26%26%
202411%26%26%
202314%26%25%
202213%25%25%
202113%25%25%
202013%25%24%
201913%25%24%
201813%24%23%
201710%22%22%
201611%23%22%
201510%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Adams County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, IL include Chaddock, St. Dominic Elementary School, and Quincy Notre Dame High School.
How many private schools are located in Adams County?
10 private schools are located in Adams County.
How diverse are private schools in Adams County?
Adams County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
90% of private schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).
Which private schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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