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Best Calhoun County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 147 students in Calhoun County, IL (there are 4 public schools, serving 589 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Calhoun County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Calhoun County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Catholic
105 E Main St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2124
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Map of St. Norbert School
St. Norbert School
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Catholic
401 Vineyard St
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2514
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCalhoun County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
147 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202574166179
202474162172
202372171174
202288178185
202188174180
202088168171
201994174175
201894171172
201773177180
201673175178
201573168167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202218:113:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201921:113:112:1
201821:114:112:1
201718:114:112:1
201618:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
$12,457

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.490.660.65
20240.490.660.65
20230.450.660.65
20220.490.650.64
20210.490.650.64
20200.490.660.64
20190.490.650.63
20180.490.650.63
20170.350.620.61
20160.350.620.61
20150.350.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
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# White Students
86 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202559%51%52%
202459%51%52%
202366%51%52%
202257%53%54%
202157%52%54%
202057%52%54%
201961%53%56%
201861%53%56%
201777%56%58%
201677%56%58%
201577%55%58%
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# 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
61 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
41%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202541%26%26%
202441%26%26%
202334%26%25%
202243%25%25%
202143%25%25%
202043%25%24%
201938%25%24%
201838%24%23%
201723%22%22%
201623%23%22%
201523%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Calhoun County, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 private schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calhoun County?
100% of private schools in Calhoun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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