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Cass County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 207 students in Cass County, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,156 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Cass County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cass County (2026-27)

Map of Beardstown Christian Academy
Beardstown Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 W. Frederick
Arenzville, IL 62611
(217) 997-5535
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Cass County Private Schools (Closed)

St. Johns Lutheran School Photo
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 E 6th Street
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1288
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
207 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
145 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
70%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
29 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cass County, IL?
2 private schools are located in Cass County, IL.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
100% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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