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Jacksonville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 646 students in Jacksonville, IL, 17% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Jacksonville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jacksonville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Saviour School
Our Saviour School
Gr: NS-8 | 337 students
Catholic
455 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
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Map of Routt Catholic High School
Routt Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
500 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
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Map of Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
222 E Beecher Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-3419
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Map of Westfair Christian Academy
Westfair Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
(2)
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Jacksonville, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Pathway School
Pathway School
Gr: PK | 6 students
Special Education School
Po Box 400
Jacksonville, IL 62651
(217) 479-2336
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Jacksonville, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
646
Students
$3,700
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
646 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
6%
34%
0.39
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
487 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
75%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
132 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,700
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Jacksonville, IL include Our Saviour School, Routt Catholic High School, and Salem Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Jacksonville?
4 private schools are located in Jacksonville.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville?
100% of private schools in Jacksonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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