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Douglas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 473 students in Douglas County, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,023 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Douglas County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Douglas County (2026-27)

Map of Arthur Christian School
Arthur Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
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Map of Bear Creek School
Bear Creek School
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Amish
556 N County Road 325 E
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 578-2259
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Map of Meadowlark School
Meadowlark School
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
181 N Cr 100 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3841
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Map of Northside School
Northside School
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
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Map of Plainview Parochial School
Plainview Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Amish
2065 County Rd 1600 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
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Map of Pleasant View School
Pleasant View School
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Mennonite
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
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Map of Prairie Lane Amish School
Prairie Lane Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
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Map of Prairie Mennonite School
Prairie Mennonite School
Gr: PK
Mennonite
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
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Map of South Prairie School
South Prairie School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-5169
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Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Prairie Lane Amish School
Prairie Lane Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
250 E Cr 300 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-2707
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
473 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,900
$10,418
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.66
# 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
3 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
457 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
92%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
32 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Douglas County, IL?
9 private schools are located in Douglas County, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County?
Douglas County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

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