Best Arthur Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 332 students in Arthur, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Arthur, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Private Elementary 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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
332 Students
184,372 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
14,077 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
50%
Average Class Size
5 students
17 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$10,982
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,658 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,461 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
294 Students
99,933 Students
% White Students
88%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
43,932 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Arthur, IL?
5 private elementary schools are located in Arthur, IL.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Arthur?
Arthur private elementary schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Arthur?
100% of private elementary schools in Arthur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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