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Lincoln Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

3
Private Schools
226
Students
$3,900
Avg. Tuition
32
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincoln)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
226 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
8%
34%
0.49
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
153 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
54 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
53%
Average Class Size
32 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,577
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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