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Chillicothe Private Schools

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%).
100% of private schools in Chillicothe, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Chillicothe, IL (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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Map of St. Edward School
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

2
Private Schools
163
Students
6
Avg. Class Size
80%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chillicothe)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,621 Schools
# Students
163 Students
250,465 Students
% Students of Color
80%
34%
0.75
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
17 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,019 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
16 Students
21,040 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
77 Students
128,782 Students
% White Students
39%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
<1%
# Others Students
55 Students
65,265 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,909 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
6 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chillicothe, IL?
2 private schools are located in Chillicothe, IL.
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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