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Ford County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Ford County (2026-27)

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
# Students
16 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,200
$10,418

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
16 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
84%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

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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