Best Douglas County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 186 students in Douglas County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Douglas County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Private Preschools in Douglas County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arthur Christian School
(Christian)
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Gr: PK
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Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
250 E Cr 300 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-2707
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students

Overview

This County (Douglas County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
186 Students
182,436 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
12,934 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
49%
Average Class Size
5 students
17 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$11,300
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
185 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
90%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
13 Students
58,020 Students
% of Others Students
6%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Douglas County, IL?
2 private preschools are located in Douglas County, IL.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private preschools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

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