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Best Logan County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Logan County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Logan County Private Schools (2026-27)

Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Vine
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 795-5715
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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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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLogan County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
317 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202579166179
202482162172
202384171174
202275178185
202175174180
202082168171
201986174175
201886171172
201798177180
201698175178
201598168167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20256%34%34%
20249%34%34%
20237%34%33%
20229%34%33%
20219%34%32%
20209%35%32%
20199%33%31%
20189%33%31%
20178%34%32%
20168%34%32%
20159%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202512:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%

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

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202570%53%55%
202470%52%54%
202390%50%54%
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Average Class Size
32 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$3,900$12,671$15,012
2024$3,900$9,594$13,254
2023$3,900$8,924$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202560%34%34%
202460%33%34%
202360%33%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,422

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$3,868$7,073
2024$1,000$3,415$6,930
2023$1,000$2,426$6,469
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.480.660.65
20240.500.660.65
20230.490.660.65
20220.480.650.64
20210.480.650.64
20200.510.660.64
20190.530.650.63
20180.530.650.63
20170.490.620.61
20160.490.620.61
20150.490.630.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20254%5%5%
20244%5%5%
20234%5%5%
20224%4%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20232%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
214 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
67%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202568%51%52%
202465%51%52%
202366%51%52%
202268%53%54%
202168%52%54%
202064%52%54%
201960%53%56%
201860%53%56%
201765%56%58%
201665%56%58%
201565%55%58%
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# 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
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLogan County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202525%26%26%
202428%26%26%
202327%26%25%
202225%25%25%
202125%25%25%
202029%25%24%
201934%25%24%
201834%24%23%
201730%22%22%
201630%23%22%
201530%23%21%
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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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