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Knox County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 481 students in Knox County, IL (there are 25 public schools, serving 6,392 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Knox County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Knox County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Costa Catholic School
Costa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
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Map of Galesburg Christian School Assoc
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
481 Students
250,469 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$10,412
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,570

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
21 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
315 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
108 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Knox County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Knox County, IL is Costa Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Knox County?
2 private schools are located in Knox County.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
100% of private schools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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