For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 159 students in Forsyth, IL (there are 1 public school, serving 593 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Forsyth, IL are educated in private 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Forsyth, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Forsyth, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Forsyth)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
159 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
18,861 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 and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,540
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
133 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
84%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
9 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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