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Boone County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 417 students in Boone County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Boone County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Boone County Private Elementary 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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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
417 Students
183,289 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
14,099 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,425
$9,828
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,336
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
0 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
17,357 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,636 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
229 Students
99,625 Students
% White Students
55%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
122 Students
43,977 Students
% of Others Students
29%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Boone County, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Boone County, IL include St. James School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Boone County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Boone County?
100% of private elementary schools in Boone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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