For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 130 students in Beardstown, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,496 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Beardstown, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Beardstown, IL is Beardstown Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Beardstown, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Beardstown Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beardstown Christian Academy
(Christian)
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beardstown, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 E 6th Street
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1288
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1288
Gr: NS-8 | 51 students
Overview
This Town (Beardstown)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
130 Students
251,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,883 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$12,500
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,494 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
25,127 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,074 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
93 Students
129,091 Students
% White Students
71%
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
6 Students
65,330 Students
% of Others Students
5%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Beardstown, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Beardstown, IL is Beardstown Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Beardstown?
1 private schools are located in Beardstown.
What percentage of students in Beardstown go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Beardstown are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beardstown?
100% of private schools in Beardstown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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