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Forsyth Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 159 students in Forsyth, IL, 21% of all K-12 students in Forsyth, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Forsyth, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Forsyth, IL (2026-27)

Map of Decatur Christian School
Decatur Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
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Forsyth, IL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
159
Students
$4,540
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Forsyth)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,624 Schools
# Students
159 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
11%
34%
0.30
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
133 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
84%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,540
$10,412
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,570
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Forsyth, IL?
1 private schools are located in Forsyth, IL.
What percentage of students in Forsyth go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Forsyth are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forsyth?
100% of private schools in Forsyth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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