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Best Christian County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Christian County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Christian County, IL include St. Mary School, Sacred Heart School, and Kemmerer Village School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
71% of private schools in Christian County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Christian County Private Schools (2026)

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
707 Se 4th Street
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 526-3534
Gr: 1-6 | 23 students

Overview

This County (Christian County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
744 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
18,861 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
$11,780
$12,508
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
590 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
134 Students
65,224 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 St. Mary School, Sacred Heart 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).

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