Best Dekalb Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 225 students in Dekalb, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,060 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Dekalb, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in Dekalb, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Dekalb, IL (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Camelot-nwca
Special Education School
(1)
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 981-4661
Grades: K
| 9 students
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Daycare / Preschool
207 E Hillcrest Dr.
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
210 Gurler Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
Grades: NS-8
| 216 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dekalb, IL?
3 private schools are located in Dekalb, IL.
What percentage of students in Dekalb, IL go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dekalb, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb, IL?
33% of private schools in Dekalb, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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