Best Hancock County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 66 students in Hancock County, IL (there are 16 public schools, serving 2,789 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Hancock County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Hancock County (2026)

Map of Sts Peter & Paul
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students
Catholic
1115 Young St
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2511

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
66 Students
251,350 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.66
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
52 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# 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
14 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hancock County, IL?
1 private schools are located in Hancock County, IL.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
100% of private schools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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