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St. Pauls Lutheran School
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Iroquois County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 342 students in Iroquois County, IL (there are 24 public schools, serving 3,865 public students). 8% of all K-12 students 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 89%.
67% of private schools in Iroquois County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Iroquois County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
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St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
108 W Woodworth Rd
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4209
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Christ Lutheran High School Photo
Christ Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 West Lincoln Street
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
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Map of Grand Prairie School
Grand Prairie School
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
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Map of Parklawn School Activity Center
Parklawn School Activity Center
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
342 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$4,577
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
34 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
262 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
75%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Iroquois County, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Iroquois County?
6 private schools are located in Iroquois County.
How diverse are private schools in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Iroquois County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Iroquois County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Iroquois County?
67% of private schools in Iroquois County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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