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Best Christian County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 472 students in Christian County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Christian County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Christian County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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Christian County Private Preschools (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
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearChristian County Total Schools
20253
20243
20234
20224
20214
20204
20195
20185
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
472 Students
182,037 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025157160191
2024157158187
2023154164185
2022156168188
2021156164184
2020156159179
2019136166182
2018136165181
2017147167183
2016147165181
2015149156173
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% Average Students of Color
3%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20253%33%32%
20243%33%32%
20234%34%32%
20223%34%31%
20213%34%32%
20203%35%31%
20196%33%31%
20186%33%30%
20173%33%31%
20163%34%31%
20153%35%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
12,952 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202516:114:112:1
202416:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202211:114:112:1
202114:114:112:1
202014:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201516:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202515%49%51%
202415%47%51%
202315%47%51%
202215%47%51%
201980%46%50%
201880%46%50%
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20254911
20244710
20234710
20224710
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,671
$11,154
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202525%86%83%
201990%92%88%
201890%92%88%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$55.02 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.420.660.65
20240.420.660.65
20230.400.660.65
20220.400.660.64
20210.400.660.64
20200.400.670.64
20190.510.650.64
20180.510.660.64
20170.490.640.62
20160.490.640.62
20150.490.640.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%4%4%
20241%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%5%
20212%5%5%
20202%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20192%8%7%
20182%8%7%
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# Black Students
1 Student
12,011 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20194%7%6%
20184%7%6%
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# White Students
338 Students
87,535 Students
% White Students
72%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202572%48%48%
202472%48%48%
202374%48%48%
202274%49%50%
202174%49%50%
202074%48%51%
201962%50%52%
201862%49%52%
201760%52%54%
201660%51%54%
201560%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
128 Students
57,864 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChristian County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202527%32%34%
202427%32%33%
202324%32%33%
202224%31%31%
202124%30%31%
202024%30%31%
201932%30%30%
201832%31%30%
201740%29%30%
201640%30%29%
201540%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Christian County, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Christian County, IL include Sacred Heart School and St. Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in Christian County?
3 private preschools are located in Christian County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Christian County?
100% of private preschools in Christian County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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