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Macon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,637 students in Macon County, IL (there are 40 public schools, serving 14,698 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
89% of private schools in Macon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Macon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hillside Bethel Christian School
Hillside Bethel Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Pentecostal
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Catholic
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
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Map of Lutheran School Association
Lutheran School Association
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
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Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo
Prairie Flower Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
412 N Jackson St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
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Map of St. Teresa High School
St. Teresa High School
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Catholic
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
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Map of Antioch Christian Academy
Antioch Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 24 students
Baptist
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
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Map of Decatur Christian School
Decatur Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
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Macon County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Catholic
249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,637 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,920
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$902
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,577
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
99 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
979 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
60%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
479 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Macon County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Macon County, IL include Hillside Bethel Christian School, Lutheran School Association, and Our Lady Of Lourdes School.
How many private schools are located in Macon County?
9 private schools are located in Macon County.
How diverse are private schools in Macon County?
Macon County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Macon County?
89% of private schools in Macon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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