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Adams County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 799 students in Adams County, IL.
80% of private high schools in Adams County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Adams County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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
Catholic
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
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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 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 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 High 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
5 Schools
# Students
799 Students
89,919 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
7,568 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
57%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,375
$14,271

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
10,088 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
20 Students
9,667 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
767 Students
52,461 Students
% White Students
94%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
105 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
11 Students
12,210 Students
% of Others Students
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Adams County, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Adams County, IL include Quincy Notre Dame High School, St. Francis Solanus School, and Chaddock.
How many private high schools are located in Adams County?
5 private high schools are located in Adams County.
How diverse are private high schools in Adams County?
Adams County private high schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
80% of private high schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

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