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Chillicothe Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 163 students in Chillicothe, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Chillicothe, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Chillicothe Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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 (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
957 Schools
# Students
163 Students
184,043 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202582195199
202485191192
202371199193
202278208205
202178202201
202080195188
201989205193
201889198190
201783204199
201683202196
201585197183
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% Students of Color
80%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202580%32%33%
202480%32%32%
202380%32%32%
20221%32%32%
20211%32%31%
20201%33%31%
20177%32%31%
20167%32%31%
20157%33%31%
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0.75
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.750.640.64
20240.750.650.64
20230.730.650.63
20220.370.640.62
20210.370.640.62
20200.370.650.62
20190.390.640.61
20180.390.630.60
20170.090.600.59
20160.090.610.59
20150.090.610.58
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# American Indian Students
17 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%

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
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20221%9%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20175%8%8%
20165%8%8%
20155%8%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%8%8%
20248%8%8%
20238%8%8%
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# White Students
77 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
39%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202539%54%55%
202439%54%55%
202344%53%55%
202277%55%57%
202177%54%57%
202077%54%58%
201974%55%59%
201874%55%59%
201795%59%61%
201695%58%61%
201595%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
290 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
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
28%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202528%24%22%
202428%23%22%
202324%24%22%
202222%23%22%
202122%23%20%
202022%22%19%
201926%23%20%
201826%22%20%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
14,067 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
20209:113:111:1
201910:113:111:1
201810:113:111:1
201710:113:111:1
201610:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%

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

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%50%54%
202450%49%54%
202350%48%53%
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Average Class Size
6 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2023-2025)

YearChillicothe, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561616
202461615
202361715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$11,007
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chillicothe, IL is Calvary Baptist Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chillicothe?
2 private elementary schools are located in Chillicothe.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chillicothe?
100% of private elementary schools in Chillicothe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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