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Lincoln Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 189 students in Lincoln, IL.
100% of private preschools in Lincoln, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln Private Preschools (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
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
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Lincoln, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
189
Students
$3,900
Avg. Tuition
32
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincoln)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
189 Students
181,201 Students
% Students of Color
9%
33%
0.49
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,011 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
127 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
67%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
49%
Average Class Size
32 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$8,969
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,375
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lincoln, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Lincoln, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Lincoln?
2 private preschools are located in Lincoln.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln?
100% of private preschools in Lincoln are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Lincoln include: Zion Lutheran School vs. Carroll Catholic School, Carroll Catholic School vs. Zion Lutheran School

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