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Livingston County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 404 students in Livingston County, IL (there are 22 public schools, serving 4,902 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
86% of private schools in Livingston County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Livingston County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
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Map of Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School
Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
15161 N 400 East Rd
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-4561
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Map of Dwight Baptist Academy
Dwight Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 24 students
Baptist
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
(1)
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Christian
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
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Map of Just Kiddin' Around Child Care Center Inc
Just Kiddin' Around Child Care Center Inc
Gr: PK-4 | 55 students
106 S John St.
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2400
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Map of Pontiac Christian School
Pontiac Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
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Map of St. Paul School
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Catholic
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
404 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,877
$10,418
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
255 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
63%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
111 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Livingston County, IL include St. Marys School and Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Livingston County?
7 private schools are located in Livingston County.
How diverse are private schools in Livingston County?
Livingston County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Livingston County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Livingston County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Livingston County?
86% of private schools in Livingston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Livingston County include: Grace Christian School vs. Pontiac Christian School, Pontiac Christian School vs. Grace Christian School

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