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Jacksonville Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 251 students in Jacksonville, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private high schools in Jacksonville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jacksonville Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Routt Catholic High School
Routt Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
500 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
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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)

2
Private Schools
251
Students
+19.0% (+40 students) 10-yr
$3,700
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+11.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
389 Schools
# Students
251 Students
89,941 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025126238253
2024126230245
2023116248247
2022129255257
2021129247249
2020129233235
2019124252242
2018124243238
2017107239246
2016107238241
2015106230220
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% Students of Color
5%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%35%32%
20245%35%31%
20238%34%31%
20227%34%30%
20217%34%30%
20207%34%29%
20196%32%29%
20186%33%28%
20176%34%30%
20166%35%30%
20155%34%30%
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0.37
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.370.620.61
20240.370.620.60
20230.310.620.60
20220.340.600.58
20210.340.600.57
20200.340.610.57
20190.340.600.56
20180.340.580.55
20170.230.560.54
20160.230.560.54
20150.210.570.53
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
298 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%7%5%
20242%7%6%
20232%8%6%
20192%6%5%
20182%7%5%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20234%11%8%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%8%
20204%10%8%
20191%9%8%
20181%10%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%11%8%
20242%11%8%
20232%10%8%
20222%10%8%
20212%11%8%
20202%11%8%
20192%11%8%
20182%11%8%
20171%11%8%
20161%12%8%
20151%12%9%
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# White Students
195 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
78%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202578%58%59%
202478%58%60%
202382%58%60%
202280%60%62%
202180%60%63%
202080%60%64%
201980%61%64%
201880%62%65%
201787%64%66%
201687%64%66%
201589%63%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
105 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
46 Students
12,216 Students
% of Others Students
18%
14%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202518%13%17%
202418%13%15%
202310%13%16%
202214%12%16%
202114%12%15%
202014%12%14%
201915%13%14%
201815%10%13%
20179%11%14%
20169%11%13%
20158%11%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
7,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510:111:110:1
202410:111:110:1
202310:111:110:1
202213:111:110:1
202113:111:110:1
202013:111:110:1
201910:111:110:1
201810:112:110:1
20179:112:110:1
20169:112:110:1
20159:112:110:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025141514
2024141514
2023141514
2022141514
2021141514
2020141514
2019141514
2018141614
2017141614
2016141614
2015141614
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202531113
20243912
20233912
20223912
20213912
20203912
20193911
20183911
20173911
20163911
20152910
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025222526
2024222526
2023222526
2022222526
2021222526
2020222526
2019222525
2018222525
2017222525
2016222425
2015222425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,700
$14,358

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$3,700$15,731$17,997
2024$3,700$14,197$17,011
2023$3,700$13,364$16,191
2022$3,700$12,798$15,821
2021$3,700$12,234$15,331
2020$3,700$12,456$15,046
2019$3,700$11,771$14,791
2018$3,700$11,798$14,527
2017$3,700$11,717$14,161
2016$3,700$10,185$13,713
2015$3,700$9,775$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
44%
40%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202544%39%38%
202444%38%37%
202344%37%36%
202244%37%36%
202144%38%36%
202044%38%35%
201944%37%34%
201844%36%33%
201744%35%32%
201644%33%31%
201544%32%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,686

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$1,500$4,811$9,714
2024$1,500$4,009$9,498
2023$1,500$3,464$8,890
2022$1,500$3,329$8,717
2021$1,500$3,400$8,472
2020$1,500$3,316$8,370
2019$1,500$3,266$7,924
2018$1,500$2,971$7,471
2017$1,500$2,920$7,202
2016$1,500$3,030$6,993
2015$1,500$3,197$6,822
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearJacksonville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%82%79%
2024100%85%81%
2023100%86%81%
2022100%87%81%
2021100%87%81%
2020100%87%81%
2019100%86%81%
2018100%86%80%
2017100%86%81%
2016100%89%80%
2015100%88%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Jacksonville, IL is Routt Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Jacksonville?
2 private high schools are located in Jacksonville.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville?
100% of private high schools in Jacksonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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