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Decatur Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,478 students in Decatur, IL, 16% of all K-12 students in Decatur, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
88% of private schools in Decatur, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Decatur Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hillside Bethel Christian School
Hillside Bethel Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Pentecostal
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Catholic
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
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Map of Lutheran School Association
Lutheran School Association
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
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Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo
Prairie Flower Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
412 N Jackson St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
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Map of St. Teresa High School
St. Teresa High School
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Catholic
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
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Map of Antioch Christian Academy
Antioch Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 24 students
Baptist
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
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Decatur, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Catholic
249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
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Decatur, IL Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,478
Students
$2,110
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Decatur)
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,478 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
16%
34%
0.57
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
96 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
846 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
57%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
470 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
103 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,110
$10,404
Average Summer Program Cost
$902
$961
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
40%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Decatur, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Decatur, IL include Hillside Bethel Christian School, Prairie Flower Montessori School, and Lutheran School Association.
How many private schools are located in Decatur?
8 private schools are located in Decatur.
How diverse are private schools in Decatur?
Decatur private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Decatur go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Decatur are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Decatur?
88% of private schools in Decatur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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