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Lincoln Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 226 students in Lincoln, IL, 9% of all K-12 students in Lincoln, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Lincoln, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1600 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
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Map of Carroll Catholic School
Carroll Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
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Map of Lincoln Academy
Lincoln Academy
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
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Lincoln, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
226
Students
-18.7% (-52 students) 10-yr
$3,900
Avg. Tuition
32
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincoln)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
226 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202575166179
202479162172
202379171174
202276178185
202176174180
202086168171
201992174175
201892171172
201793177180
201693175178
201593168167
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% Students of Color
8%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%34%34%
202411%34%34%
20239%34%33%
202210%34%33%
202110%34%32%
202010%35%32%
201910%33%31%
201810%33%31%
20178%34%32%
20168%34%32%
20158%35%32%
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0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.490.660.65
20240.510.660.65
20230.510.660.65
20220.460.650.64
20210.460.650.64
20200.500.660.64
20190.540.650.63
20180.540.650.63
20170.470.620.61
20160.470.620.61
20150.470.630.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20235%5%5%
20226%4%4%
20216%5%4%
20205%4%4%
20194%4%4%
20184%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20232%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
153 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
68%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202568%51%52%
202465%51%52%
202365%51%52%
202270%53%54%
202170%52%54%
202065%52%54%
201960%53%56%
201860%53%56%
201767%56%58%
201667%56%58%
201567%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
54 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202524%26%26%
202427%26%26%
202327%26%25%
202222%25%25%
202122%25%25%
202028%25%24%
201933%25%24%
201833%24%23%
201728%22%22%
201628%23%22%
201528%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590%53%55%
202490%52%54%
202390%50%54%
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Average Class Size
32 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$3,900$12,671$15,012
2024$3,900$9,594$13,254
2023$3,900$8,924$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202560%34%34%
202460%33%34%
202360%33%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,403

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$1,000$3,868$7,073
2024$1,000$3,415$6,930
2023$1,000$2,426$6,469
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln?
3 private schools are located in Lincoln.
What percentage of students in Lincoln go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lincoln are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln?
100% of private schools in Lincoln are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?

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