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Carrollton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 263 students in Carrollton, IL, 37% of all K-12 students in Carrollton, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Carrollton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carrollton Private Schools (2026-27)

St. John The Evangelist School Photo
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
426 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6814
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Map of Montessori Christian
Montessori Christian
Gr: K-6 | 63 students
Montessori School
632 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(618) 467-3154
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Carrollton, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
263
Students
+18.5% (+41 students) 10-yr
$3,400
Avg. Tuition
+41.7% (+$1,000) 6-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
1%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+6.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carrollton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
263 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025132166179
2024132162172
2023132171174
2022111178185
2021111174180
2020111168171
2019111174175
2018111171172
2017111177180
2016111175178
2015111168167
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% Students of Color
1%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%34%34%
20241%34%34%
20221%34%33%
20211%34%32%
20201%35%32%
20191%33%31%
20181%33%31%
20172%34%32%
20162%34%32%
20152%35%32%
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0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.490.660.65
20240.490.660.65
20230.490.660.65
20220.430.650.64
20210.430.650.64
20200.430.660.64
20190.430.650.63
20180.430.650.63
20170.430.620.61
20160.430.620.61
20150.430.630.61
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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
1 Student
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
154 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202559%51%52%
202459%51%52%
202359%51%52%
202270%53%54%
202170%52%54%
202070%52%54%
201970%53%56%
201870%53%56%
201770%56%58%
201670%56%58%
201570%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
108 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
41%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202541%26%26%
202441%26%26%
202341%26%25%
202230%25%25%
202130%25%25%
202030%25%24%
201930%25%24%
201830%24%23%
201730%22%22%
201630%23%22%
201530%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%53%55%
202450%52%54%
202350%50%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2023-2025)

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025181615
2024181715
2023181715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearCarrollton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$3,400$12,671$15,012
2024$3,400$9,594$13,254
2023$3,400$8,924$12,626
2022$2,400$8,609$12,187
2021$2,400$8,334$11,800
2020$2,400$8,312$11,512
2019$2,400$8,068$11,293
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carrollton, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Carrollton, IL is St. John The Evangelist School.
How many private schools are located in Carrollton?
2 private schools are located in Carrollton.
What percentage of students in Carrollton go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Carrollton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carrollton?
50% of private schools in Carrollton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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