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Dekalb Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 338 students in Dekalb, IL, 5% of all K-12 students in Dekalb, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in Dekalb, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dekalb Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
210 Gurler Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
(1)
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Hillcrest Drive KinderCare Photo
Hillcrest Drive KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
207 E Hillcrest Dr.
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
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Map of Northwester Center For Autism
Northwester Center For Autism
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
(1)
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Dekalb, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
338
Students
$4,985
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dekalb)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
338 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
16%
34%
0.56
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
12 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
206 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
60%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,985
$10,412
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dekalb, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Dekalb, IL is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Dekalb?
3 private schools are located in Dekalb.
What percentage of students in Dekalb go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Dekalb are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb?
33% of private schools in Dekalb are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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