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Best Bloomington Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,816 students in Bloomington, IL (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,917 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Bloomington, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bloomington, IL include Trinity Lutheran School, Central Catholic High School, and St. Marys School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Bloomington, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Bloomington Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
603 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5954
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1102 W Hamilton Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 829-7513
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Midwest Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2905 Gill St # A
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Washington Street KinderCare
Washington Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2410 East Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
Gr: NS-PK
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Bloomington, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
212 N Williamsburg Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-0803
Gr: PK-K | 25 students

Overview

This Town (Bloomington)
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,816 Students
252,112 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,028
$12,493
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
75 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,246 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
68%
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
343 Students
65,533 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bloomington, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Bloomington, IL include Trinity Lutheran School, Central Catholic High School, and St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in Bloomington?
8 private schools are located in Bloomington.
How diverse are private schools in Bloomington?
Bloomington private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Bloomington go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Bloomington are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bloomington?
75% of private schools in Bloomington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Bloomington are often viewed compared to one another?

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