The High School Of Saint Thomas More Photo - STM track and field team member Paige Stark races during the spring 2022 season.

Best Champaign County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 731 students in Champaign County, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Champaign County, IL include The High School Of Saint Thomas More, Academy High, and Judah Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private high schools in Champaign County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Champaign County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2106 E Windsor Ln
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Kingswood School
(Methodist)
(1)
2111 N. Willow Road
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
Gr: 2-11 | 7 students
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
[+] 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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
731 Students
89,884 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
7,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 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
$16,911
$15,730
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$4,910
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$58.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
92 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
688 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
74%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
41 Students
12,125 Students
% of Others Students
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Champaign County, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Champaign County, IL include The High School Of Saint Thomas More, Academy High, and Judah Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Champaign County?
7 private high schools are located in Champaign County.
How diverse are private high schools in Champaign County?
Champaign County private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Champaign County?
57% of private high schools in Champaign County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Champaign County are often viewed compared to one another?

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