For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 93 students in Harrisburg, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,836 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Harrisburg, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Harrisburg, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 296
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 205-6707
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 205-6707
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Overview
This Town (Harrisburg)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
93 Students
252,190 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
18,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,140 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,085 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
50 Students
129,137 Students
% White Students
54%
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
42 Students
65,579 Students
% of Others Students
45%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Harrisburg, IL?
1 private schools are located in Harrisburg, IL.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrisburg?
100% of private schools in Harrisburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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