For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,431 students in Decatur, IL (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,260 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Decatur, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Decatur, IL include St. Patrick School, Prairie Flower Montessori School and Holy Family Catholic School.
Top Ranked Decatur Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
Prairie Flower Montessori School![Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.]( "Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.")
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
412 N Jackson St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
Antioch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Grades: PK-10
| 17 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
St. Teresa High School
(Catholic)
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Decatur, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. James School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Decatur, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Decatur, IL include St. Patrick School, Prairie Flower Montessori School and Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Decatur, IL?
8 private schools are located in Decatur, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Decatur, IL?
Decatur, IL private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Decatur, IL go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Decatur, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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