For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 78 students in Machesney Park, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,610 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Machesney Park, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Machesney Park, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Machesney Park, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Machesney Park)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
78 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$12,508
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
39 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
50%
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
34 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
44%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Machesney Park, IL?
1 private schools are located in Machesney Park, IL.
What percentage of students in Machesney Park go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Machesney Park are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Machesney Park?
100% of private schools in Machesney Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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