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Belvidere Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 417 students in Belvidere, IL, 6% of all K-12 students in Belvidere, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Belvidere, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Belvidere Private Schools (2026-27)

Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-5346
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
320 Logan Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-7633
(8)
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Map of Open Bible Academy
Open Bible Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 36 students
Pentecostal
8567 Town Hall Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-7067
(1)
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Belvidere, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
417
Students
$4,425
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Belvidere)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
417 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
21%
34%
0.60
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
229 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
55%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
122 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,425
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belvidere, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Belvidere, IL include St. James School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Belvidere?
3 private schools are located in Belvidere.
What percentage of students in Belvidere go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Belvidere are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belvidere?
100% of private schools in Belvidere are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Belvidere are often viewed compared to one another?

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