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Jacksonville Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 522 students in Jacksonville, IL.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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 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
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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

3
Private Schools
522
Students
6%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
522 Students
183,277 Students
% Students of Color
6%
32%
0.43
0.64
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
372 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
71%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
43,887 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
14,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL include Our Saviour School and Salem Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Jacksonville?
3 private elementary schools are located in Jacksonville.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville?
100% of private elementary schools in Jacksonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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