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Lansing Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 7,027 students in Lansing, IL, 57% of all K-12 students in Lansing, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Lansing, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 7,027
  • Average Tuition: $12,397
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 40%
  • View Lansing, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 7,027
  • Average Tuition: $12,397
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 40%
  • View Lansing, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Lansing Private Schools (2026)

American School Photo
American School
Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
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Map of Illiana Christian High School
Illiana Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
2261 Indiana Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
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Lansing Christian School Photo
Lansing Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Calvinist
3660 Randolph Street
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-1700
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Eagle Academy Christian School Photo
Eagle Academy Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2750 Glenwood Lansing Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-3000
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Lansing, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
7,027
Students
+359.0% (+5,496 students) 10-yr
$12,397
Avg. Tuition
+67.8% (+$5,007) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
40%
Students of Color
-42.0% (-29.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lansing)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
7,027 Students
251,369 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251,744166179
20241,744162172
20231,753171174
20222,314178185
20212,314174180
20201,796168171
20191,851174175
2018908171172
2017331177180
2016255175178
2015255168167
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% Students of Color
40%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%34%34%
202440%34%34%
202340%34%33%
202240%34%33%
202140%34%32%
202039%35%32%
201928%33%31%
201838%33%31%
201770%34%32%
201669%34%32%
201569%35%32%
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0.66
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.660.660.65
20240.660.660.65
20230.660.660.65
20220.660.650.64
20210.660.650.64
20200.670.660.64
20190.670.650.63
20180.610.650.63
20170.420.620.61
20160.470.620.61
20150.470.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
886 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513%5%5%
202413%5%5%
202313%5%5%
202213%4%4%
202113%5%4%
202012%4%4%
201912%4%4%
201820%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
237 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%10%9%
20243%10%9%
20233%10%9%
20223%10%8%
20213%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
328 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20235%8%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20205%9%8%
20195%9%7%
20188%9%7%
201711%9%7%
201615%9%7%
201515%9%8%
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# White Students
2,397 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
34%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202534%51%52%
202434%51%52%
202333%51%52%
202234%53%54%
202134%52%54%
202034%52%54%
201936%53%56%
201859%53%56%
201775%56%58%
201671%56%58%
201571%55%58%
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# 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
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202545%26%26%
202445%26%26%
202346%26%25%
202246%25%25%
202146%25%25%
202045%25%24%
201944%25%24%
20188%24%23%
20179%22%22%
20169%23%22%
20159%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
54 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201832:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%53%55%
202450%52%54%
202350%50%54%
202250%51%54%
202150%50%54%
202050%50%54%
201950%50%53%
201850%49%53%
201750%48%53%
201650%49%52%
201550%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025151615
2024151715
2023171715
2022191715
2021191715
2020191715
2019221715
2018221715
2017221715
2016201715
2015201715
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202571113
20244912
20233911
20224911
20215911
20206911
20196811
20186811
20176810
20164910
20154910
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025232526
2024232526
2023232526
2022232526
2021232526
2020232525
2019232525
2018232525
2017232525
2016232425
2015232425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,397
$12,511

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$12,263$12,671$15,012
2024$7,390$9,594$13,254
2023$7,390$8,924$12,626
2022$7,390$8,609$12,187
2021$7,390$8,334$11,800
2020$7,390$8,312$11,512
2019$7,390$8,068$11,293
2018$7,390$7,898$11,017
2017$7,390$7,863$10,708
2016$7,390$7,289$10,356
2015$7,390$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
3%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%34%34%
20243%33%34%
20233%33%34%
20223%32%33%
20213%31%33%
20203%32%32%
20193%31%31%
20183%30%30%
20173%29%30%
20163%29%29%
20153%28%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLansing, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202598%84%81%
202495%90%85%
202395%91%85%
201695%92%85%
201595%92%85%
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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 American School, Illiana Christian High School, and Lansing Christian 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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