Best Christian County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 472 students in Christian County, IL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Christian County, IL include St. Mary School and Sacred Heart School.
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).

Top-Ranked Christian County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Christian County, Illinois

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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
472 Students
182,436 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
12,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
49%
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,671
$11,300
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
11,947 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
338 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
72%
48%
# 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
58,020 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%
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 St. Mary School and Sacred Heart 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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