For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 202 students in Henry County, IL (there are 27 public schools, serving 7,866 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Henry County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Henry County, IL include St. Malachy and Visitation Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Henry County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Henry County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
107 S Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 856-7451
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 856-7451
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Henry County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
202 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
9%
53%
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,599
$12,508
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
195 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
80%
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
13 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
5%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Henry County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Henry County, IL include St. Malachy and Visitation Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Henry County?
2 private schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henry County?
100% of private schools in Henry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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