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Christian County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 744 students in Christian County, IL (there are 21 public schools, serving 4,937 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
71% of private schools in Christian County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Christian County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kemmerer Village School
Kemmerer Village School
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students
Catholic
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
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Map of Faith Bible Christian Academy
Faith Bible Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Sports: 4
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
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Map of Pana Christian Academy
Pana Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Pentecostal
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
(1)
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Visionway
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1124 N Webster Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
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Christian County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Maurice Elementary School
St. Maurice Elementary School
Gr: 1-6 | 23 students
Catholic
707 Se 4th Street
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 526-3534
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
744 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,171
$10,418
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
590 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
134 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Christian County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Christian County, IL include Sacred Heart School, St. Mary School, and Kemmerer Village School.
How many private schools are located in Christian County?
6 private schools are located in Christian County.
How diverse are private schools in Christian County?
Christian County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Christian County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Christian County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Christian County?
71% of private schools in Christian County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?

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