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Best Ford County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 16 students in Ford County, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,491 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Ford County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Ford County (2026)

Map of Heritage Preparatory Academy
Heritage Preparatory Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Christian
202 West Green St.
Roberts, IL 60962
(217) 249-2282
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFord County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20152
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# Students
16 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202516166179
202416162172
202316171174
202216178185
202116174180
202016168171
201916174175
201816171172
201716177180
201616175178
201577168167
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% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202516%34%34%
202416%34%34%
202329%34%33%
202229%34%33%
202129%34%32%
202029%35%32%
201929%33%31%
201829%33%31%
201738%34%32%
201638%34%32%
201514%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
20233:113:111:1
20223:113:111:1
20213:113:111:1
20203:113:112:1
20193:113:112:1
20183:114:112:1
20173:114:112:1
20163:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,200
$12,457

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.280.660.65
20240.280.660.65
20230.570.660.65
20220.570.650.64
20210.570.650.64
20200.570.660.64
20190.570.650.63
20180.570.650.63
20170.570.620.61
20160.570.620.61
20150.380.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202313%5%5%
202213%4%4%
202113%5%4%
202013%4%4%
201913%4%4%
201813%5%4%
201713%4%4%
201613%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20255%10%9%
20245%10%9%
20157%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202511%8%7%
202411%8%7%
202313%8%8%
202213%8%7%
202113%8%7%
202013%9%8%
201913%9%7%
201813%9%7%
201713%9%7%
201613%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
16 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
84%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202584%51%52%
202484%51%52%
202362%51%52%
202262%53%54%
202162%52%54%
202062%52%54%
201962%53%56%
201862%53%56%
201762%56%58%
201662%56%58%
201578%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
n/a
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFord County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202312%26%25%
202212%25%25%
202112%25%25%
202012%25%24%
201912%25%24%
201812%24%23%
201712%22%22%
201612%23%22%
201511%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Ford County, IL?
1 private schools are located in Ford County, IL.
What percentage of students in Ford County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Ford County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ford County?
100% of private schools in Ford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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