Best Bloomington Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,521 students in Bloomington, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bloomington, IL include Trinity Lutheran School, St. Marys School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private elementary schools in Bloomington, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bloomington Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bloomington, Illinois

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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,521 Students
184,236 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
113 Teachers
14,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,545
$10,982
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
73 Students
14,648 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
996 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
65%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
332 Students
43,924 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bloomington, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bloomington, IL include Trinity Lutheran School, St. Marys School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bloomington?
6 private elementary schools are located in Bloomington.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bloomington?
Bloomington private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bloomington?
83% of private elementary schools in Bloomington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Bloomington are often viewed compared to one another?

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