Best Lee County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 171 students in Lee County, IL.
100% of private high schools in Lee County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private High 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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
171 Students
89,884 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
7,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,780
$15,730

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
127 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
74%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
105 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
30 Students
12,125 Students
% of Others Students
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Lee County, IL?
2 private high schools are located in Lee County, IL.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private high schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Lee County include: Amboy Baptist Academy vs. Faith Christian School

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