Best Jacksonville Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 619 students in Jacksonville, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 3,143 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Jacksonville, IL include Routt Catholic High School and Our Saviour School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Jacksonville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Jacksonville Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Saviour School
(Catholic)
455 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
Grades: NS-8
| 337 students
Routt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
500 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Salem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
222 E Beecher Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-3419
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
Westfair Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jacksonville, Illinois

Jacksonville, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Pathway School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 400
Jacksonville, IL 62651
(217) 479-2336
Grades: PK
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Jacksonville, IL include Routt Catholic High School and Our Saviour School.
How many private schools are located in Jacksonville, IL?
4 private schools are located in Jacksonville, IL.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville, IL go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville, IL?
100% of private schools in Jacksonville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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