Best Arthur Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 332 students in Arthur, IL (there are 2 public schools, serving 568 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in Arthur, 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Arthur, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Private Schools in Arthur, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadowlark School
(Amish)
181 N Cr 100 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3841
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Northside School
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Plainview Parochial School
(Amish)
2065 County Rd 1600 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Prairie Lane Amish School
(Amish)
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Prairie Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Gr: PK

Overview

This Town (Arthur)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
332 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
5 students
17 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$12,508
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
313 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
89%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
32 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Arthur, IL?
6 private schools are located in Arthur, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Arthur?
Arthur private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Arthur go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Arthur are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arthur?
100% of private schools in Arthur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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