For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 646 students in 62650, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 3,122 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in 62650, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 62650, IL include Our Saviour School and Routt Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in 62650, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 62650 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Saviour School
(Catholic)
455 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
Gr: NS-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Routt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
500 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
222 E Beecher Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-3419
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-3419
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Sports: 4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 62650, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 62650, IL include Our Saviour School and Routt Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in 62650?
4 private schools are located in 62650.
What percentage of students in 62650 go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in 62650 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62650?
100% of private schools in 62650 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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