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Best Lansing Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 7,027 students in Lansing, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 5,375 public students). 57% of all K-12 students in Lansing, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lansing, IL include Illiana Christian High School, Lansing Christian School, and American School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Lansing, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Calvinist).

Top-Ranked Lansing Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
American School
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Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2261 Indiana Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Lansing Christian School
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(Calvinist)
3660 Randolph Street
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Eagle Academy Christian School
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(Christian)
2750 Glenwood Lansing Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Lansing)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
7,027 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,263
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
886 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
237 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
328 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
2,397 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
34%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
3,277 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lansing, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Lansing, IL include Illiana Christian High School, Lansing Christian School, and American School.
How many private schools are located in Lansing?
4 private schools are located in Lansing.
What percentage of students in Lansing go to private school?
57% of all K-12 students in Lansing are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lansing?
75% of private schools in Lansing are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Calvinist).

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