Best 62650 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 646 students in 62650, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 3,088 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 Baptist).

Top Ranked 62650 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Saviour School
(Catholic)
455 E State St
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
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
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Westfair Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
14 Clarke Dr
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 Baptist).

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