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61821 Illinois Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 788 students in 61821, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,980 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 61821, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

The private schools in 61821, IL include Next Generation School and St. Matthew School.

40% of private schools in 61821, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 5
# Students Served: 788
Average Tuition: $11,000
Average Class Size: 22 students
% Students of Color: 25%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 5
# Students Served: 788
Average Tuition: $11,000
Average Class Size: 22 students
% Students of Color: 25%
View 61821 Illinois School Trends

Top Ranked 61821 Illinois Private Schools (2026-27)

Next Generation School

Gr: K-8 | 264 students

Avg. class size: 30 students

Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6

2521 Galen Drive

Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 356-6995

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St. Matthew School

Gr: PK-8 | 383 students

Sports: 8

Catholic

1307 Lincolnshire Dr

Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 359-4114

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Next Generation Early Education

Gr: NS-PK

Avg. class size: 20 students

Daycare / Preschool

1201 West WIndsor Rd.

Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 356-6398

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St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool

Gr: PK-8 | 126 students

Avg. class size: 15 students

Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

509 S Mattis Ave

Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 359-1714

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Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary School

Gr: PK | 15 students

Special Education School

2418 W Springfield Ave

Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 398-9270

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61821, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Swann Elementary School

Gr: NS | 30 students

Special Education School

2422 W Springfield Ave

Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 398-9270

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 61821, IL?

The private schools in 61821, IL include Next Generation School and St. Matthew School.

How many private schools are located in 61821?

5 private schools are located in 61821.

How diverse are private schools in 61821?

61821 private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

What percentage of students in 61821 go to private school?

14% of all K-12 students in 61821 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61821?

40% of private schools in 61821 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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