Best Lee County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 540 students in Lee County, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Lee County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Elementary Schools in Lee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amboy Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students

Overview

This County (Lee County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
540 Students
184,584 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
14,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,780
$11,006

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,659 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
17,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
329 Students
99,938 Students
% White Students
61%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
290 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
178 Students
43,992 Students
% of Others Students
33%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Lee County, IL?
4 private elementary schools are located in Lee County, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private elementary schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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