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Lincoln Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
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Lincoln, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
189
Students
-32.0% (-89 students) 10-yr
$3,900
Avg. Tuition
32
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
+12.5% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincoln)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,243 Schools
# Students
189 Students
182,037 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202595160191
2024100158187
2023100164185
202296168188
202196164184
2020111159179
2019119166182
2018119165181
2017121167183
2016121165181
201593156173
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% Students of Color
9%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259%33%32%
202412%33%32%
20239%34%32%
202212%34%31%
202112%34%32%
202011%35%31%
201912%33%31%
201812%33%30%
20179%33%31%
20169%34%31%
20158%35%31%
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0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.490.660.65
20240.520.660.65
20230.520.660.65
20220.460.660.64
20210.460.660.64
20200.510.670.64
20190.550.650.64
20180.550.660.64
20170.480.640.62
20160.480.640.62
20150.470.640.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%4%4%
20246%4%5%
20236%4%5%
20227%4%5%
20217%5%5%
20205%5%4%
20195%5%5%
20185%5%5%
20174%3%3%
20164%3%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%9%8%
20243%9%8%
20233%9%8%
20192%8%7%
20182%8%7%
20171%7%6%
20161%8%7%
20151%7%6%
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# Black Students
1 Student
12,011 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%7%6%
20241%7%6%
20231%7%6%
20222%7%6%
20212%7%7%
20202%8%7%
20191%7%6%
20181%7%6%
20151%7%6%
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# White Students
127 Students
87,535 Students
% White Students
67%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202567%48%48%
202463%48%48%
202363%48%48%
202270%49%50%
202170%49%50%
202064%48%51%
201958%50%52%
201858%49%52%
201767%52%54%
201667%51%54%
201567%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
44 Students
57,864 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202523%32%34%
202427%32%33%
202327%32%33%
202221%31%31%
202121%30%31%
202029%30%31%
201934%30%30%
201834%31%30%
201728%29%30%
201628%30%29%
201528%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
12,952 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514:114:112:1
202414:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202215:114:112:1
202115:114:112:1
202016:114:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201514:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
49%

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

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590%49%51%
202490%47%51%
202390%47%51%
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Average Class Size
32 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$11,154

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$3,900$11,528$12,988
2024$3,900$7,850$10,159
2023$3,900$7,262$9,500
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202560%32%31%
202460%30%30%
202360%30%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,284

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearLincoln, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$1,000$2,807$4,864
2024$1,000$2,583$4,788
2023$1,000$2,188$4,663
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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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