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Jacksonville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jacksonville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Saviour School
Our Saviour School
Gr: NS-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 15 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
(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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
522
Students
+9.2% (+44 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
522 Students
184,024 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025174195199
2024174191192
2023162199193
2022234208205
2021234202201
2020234195188
2019203205193
2018203198190
2017172204199
2016159202196
2015159197183
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% Students of Color
6%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%32%33%
20246%32%32%
20239%32%32%
20224%32%32%
20214%32%31%
20204%33%31%
20195%31%31%
20185%31%30%
20175%32%31%
20164%32%31%
20154%33%31%
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0.43
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.430.640.64
20240.430.650.64
20230.410.650.63
20220.360.640.62
20210.360.640.62
20200.360.650.62
20190.320.640.61
20180.320.630.60
20170.200.600.59
20160.310.610.59
20150.310.610.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20232%5%5%
20221%5%5%
20211%5%5%
20201%5%5%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%9%9%
20243%10%9%
20233%10%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%8%
20241%8%8%
20232%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%8%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%8%7%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
372 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
71%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202571%54%55%
202471%54%55%
202374%53%55%
202278%55%57%
202178%54%57%
202078%54%58%
201981%55%59%
201881%55%59%
201789%59%61%
201681%58%61%
201581%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
44,092 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202525%24%22%
202425%23%22%
202319%24%22%
202219%23%22%
202119%23%20%
202019%22%19%
201915%23%20%
201815%22%20%
20178%20%19%
201616%20%18%
201516%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201813:113:111:1
201713:113:111:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
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 is Our Saviour 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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