St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo

Best Iroquois County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 333 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL include St. Pauls Lutheran School and St. Johns Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Iroquois County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 W Woodworth Rd
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4209
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Grand Prairie School
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
Parklawn School Activity Center
Special Education School
10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
Gr: K-9 | 78 students

Overview

This County (Iroquois County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
333 Students
184,236 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$10,982
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$3,925
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
34 Students
14,648 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
245 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
73%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
290 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
46 Students
43,924 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL include St. Pauls Lutheran School and St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Iroquois County?
5 private elementary schools are located in Iroquois County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Iroquois County?
60% of private elementary schools in Iroquois County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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