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Bloomington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,816 students in Bloomington, IL, 19% of all K-12 students in Bloomington, 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%.
75% of private schools in Bloomington, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bloomington Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
212 N Williamsburg Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-0803
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Bloomington, IL Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,816
Students
$8,028
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bloomington)
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,816 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
15%
34%
0.49
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
75 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,246 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
343 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
137 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,028
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%
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 St. Marys School, Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County, and Trinity Lutheran 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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