Best Galesburg Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 481 students in Galesburg, IL (there are 16 public schools, serving 3,863 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Galesburg, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Galesburg, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Galesburg, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Costa Catholic School
(Catholic)
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Tuition listed
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
(Christian)
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Galesburg)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
481 Students
251,065 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
18,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$12,464
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,148

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
21 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
315 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
108 Students
65,234 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Galesburg, IL?
2 private schools are located in Galesburg, IL.
What percentage of students in Galesburg go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Galesburg are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Galesburg?
100% of private schools in Galesburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Galesburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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