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Chillicothe Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Chillicothe, IL, 10% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Chillicothe, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chillicothe Private Schools (2026-27)

Calvary Baptist Academy Photo
Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
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St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
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Chillicothe, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
163
Students
-4.1% (-7 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
6
Avg. Class Size
80%
Students of Color
+1,042.9% (+73.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+11.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chillicothe)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
163 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202582166179
202485162172
202371171174
202278178185
202178174180
202080168171
201989174175
201889171172
201783177180
201683175178
201585168167
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% Students of Color
80%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202580%34%34%
202480%34%34%
202380%34%33%
20221%34%33%
20211%34%32%
20201%35%32%
20177%34%32%
20167%34%32%
20157%35%32%
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0.75
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.750.660.65
20240.750.660.65
20230.730.660.65
20220.370.650.64
20210.370.650.64
20200.370.660.64
20190.390.650.63
20180.390.650.63
20170.090.620.61
20160.090.620.61
20150.090.630.61
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# American Indian Students
17 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%5%5%
20248%5%5%
20238%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20175%9%8%
20165%9%8%
20155%9%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%8%7%
20248%8%7%
20238%8%8%
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# White Students
77 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
39%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202539%51%52%
202439%51%52%
202344%51%52%
202277%53%54%
202177%52%54%
202077%52%54%
201974%53%56%
201874%53%56%
201795%56%58%
201695%56%58%
201595%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
55 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202528%26%26%
202428%26%26%
202324%26%25%
202222%25%25%
202122%25%25%
202022%25%24%
201926%25%24%
201826%24%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%

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

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

Class Size Trends (2023-2025)

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561615
202461715
202361715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,457
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Chillicothe, IL is Calvary Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chillicothe?
2 private schools are located in Chillicothe.
What percentage of students in Chillicothe go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chillicothe?
100% of private schools in Chillicothe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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