For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 31 students in Canton, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,094 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Canton, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Canton, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fulton Cnty Pvt Rehab Center
Special Education School
1675 E Ash
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6510
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6510
Gr: 5-8 | 31 students
Canton, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Baptist Academy (Closed 2024)
(Baptist)
20 N Avenue I
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7284
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7284
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students
Overview
This Town (Canton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
31 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
16%
9%
# White Students
23 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
74%
51%
# 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
n/a
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Canton, IL?
1 private schools are located in Canton, IL.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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