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Best Champaign County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 2,999 students in Champaign County, IL (there are 65 public schools, serving 25,404 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Champaign County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Champaign County, IL include Academy High, Judah Christian School, and The High School Of Saint Thomas More.
The average tuition cost is $12,549, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
44% of private schools in Champaign County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Champaign County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Habitat
Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy High
Academy High Photo
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Countryside School
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3901 N Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Judah Christian School
Judah Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Next Generation School
(3)
2521 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6995
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
340 E Belle Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2011
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 17 students
St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School Photo
(Catholic)
1307 Lincolnshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Sports: 8
311 E Madison St
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-2309
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2106 E Windsor Ln
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Campus Middle School For Girls
All-girls
108 S. Webber Street
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canaan Academy
(Christian)
207 N Central Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Alternative School
2001 S Oak St Ste A
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 344-4863
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Devonshire KinderCare
Devonshire KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
410 Devonshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9000
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
First School
Daycare / Preschool
1403 E Oak St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-9990
Gr: PK-1 | 75 students
Kingswood School
(Methodist)
(1)
2111 N. Willow Road
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
Gr: 2-11 | 7 students
Montessori School Of Champaign-urbana
Montessori School Of Champaign-urbana Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1403 Regency Drive East
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 356-1818
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Next Generation Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 West WIndsor Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6398
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Pavilion Foundation School
Special Education School
810 W Church St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 549-1213
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 S Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
101 E Church St
Sadorus, IL 61872
(217) 598-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students
Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary School
Special Education School
2418 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Gr: PK | 15 students
51 Gerty Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3996
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Champaign County, Illinois

Champaign County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2422 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Gr: NS | 30 students

Overview

This County (Champaign County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,999 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
295 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1062
(Out of 1600)
1258
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,549
$12,512
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$943
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,750
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
14 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
255 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
244 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
1,783 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
56%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
741 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Champaign County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Champaign County, IL include Academy High, Judah Christian School, and The High School Of Saint Thomas More.
How many private schools are located in Champaign County?
25 private schools are located in Champaign County.
How much do private schools cost in Champaign County?
The average tuition cost is $12,549, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
How diverse are private schools in Champaign County?
Champaign County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Champaign County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Champaign County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Champaign County?
44% of private schools in Champaign County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Champaign County are often viewed compared to one another?

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