For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Jo Daviess County, IL (there are 19 public schools, serving 3,050 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Private Schools in Jo Daviess County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jo Daviess County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nativity Bvm School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
15406 W Creek Valley Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3670
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3670
Gr: 2-9 | 57 students
Overview
This County (Jo Daviess County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
193 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,826
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
147 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
76%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jo Daviess County, IL?
2 private schools are located in Jo Daviess County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jo Daviess County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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