For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 745 students in 61704, IL (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,280 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in 61704, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 61704, IL include Trinity Lutheran School and Central Catholic High School.
75% of private schools in 61704, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 61704 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1102 W Hamilton Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 829-7513
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 829-7513
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Midwest Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2905 Gill St # A
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2410 East Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
Gr: NS-PK
61704, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
212 N Williamsburg Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-0803
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-0803
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 61704, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 61704, IL include Trinity Lutheran School and Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in 61704?
4 private schools are located in 61704.
What percentage of students in 61704 go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in 61704 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61704?
75% of private schools in 61704 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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