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Best Douglas County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 85%.
100% of private schools in Douglas County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDouglas County Total Schools
20259
202410
20238
20223
20213
20206
20195
20186
20176
20167
20157
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# Students
473 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202559166179
202456162172
202343171174
202254178185
202154174180
202041168171
201941174175
201841171172
201744177180
201643175178
201543168167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20253%34%34%
20243%34%34%
20231%34%33%
201650%34%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202570%53%55%
202470%52%54%
202370%50%54%
202270%51%54%
202170%50%54%
202070%50%54%
201970%50%53%
201870%49%53%
201770%48%53%
201670%49%52%
201570%50%52%
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Average Class Size
5 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202551615
202451715
202351715
202251715
202151715
202051715
201951715
201851715
201751715
201651715
201551715
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025232526
2024232526
2023232526
2022232526
2021232526
2020232525
2019232525
2018232525
2017232525
2016232425
2015232425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,900
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$16,900$12,671$15,012
2024$3,500$9,594$13,254
2023$3,500$8,924$12,626
2022$3,500$8,609$12,187
2021$3,500$8,334$11,800
2020$3,500$8,312$11,512
2019$3,500$8,068$11,293
2018$3,500$7,898$11,017
2017$3,500$7,863$10,708
2016$3,000$7,289$10,356
2015$3,000$7,003$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202599%84%81%
202499%90%85%
202399%91%85%
202299%91%85%
202199%91%85%
202099%91%85%
201999%90%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.150.660.65
20240.140.660.65
20230.200.660.65
20220.400.650.64
20210.400.650.64
20200.270.660.64
20190.310.650.63
20180.260.650.63
20170.270.620.61
20160.360.620.61
20150.230.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20165%9%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
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# White Students
457 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
92%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202592%51%52%
202493%51%52%
202389%51%52%
202272%53%54%
202172%52%54%
202084%52%54%
201981%53%56%
201885%53%56%
201784%56%58%
201678%56%58%
201587%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
32 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20256%26%26%
20245%26%26%
202311%26%25%
202228%25%25%
202128%25%25%
202016%25%24%
201919%25%24%
201815%24%23%
201716%22%22%
201617%23%22%
201513%23%21%
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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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