Zion Lutheran School Photo

Best Logan County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 317 students in Logan County, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,467 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Logan County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Logan County, IL include Zion Lutheran School and Zion Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Logan County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Logan County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
203 S Vine
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 795-5715
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Sports: 6
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Carroll Catholic School
(Catholic)
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 32 students
Lincoln Academy
(Baptist)
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Gr: K-12 | 37 students

Overview

This County (Logan County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
317 Students
251,065 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
18,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
32 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$12,464
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,148

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
214 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
67%
51%
# 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
83 Students
65,234 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Logan County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Logan County, IL include Zion Lutheran School and Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Logan County?
4 private schools are located in Logan County.
What percentage of students in Logan County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Logan County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Logan County?
100% of private schools in Logan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Logan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Logan County include: Zion Lutheran School vs. Carroll Catholic School, Carroll Catholic School vs. Zion Lutheran School

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