Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.

Best Macon County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Macon County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Macon County, IL include Prairie Flower Montessori School, Holy Family Catholic School, and Our Lady Of Lourdes School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
89% of private schools in Macon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Macon County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Prairie Flower Montessori School
Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
412 N Jackson St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Teresa High School
(Catholic)
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Antioch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Tuition listed
Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Macon County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
249 S Webster Street
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 422-7031
Gr: K-8 | 106 students

Overview

This County (Macon County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,637 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
18,861 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
$8,440
$12,508
Average Summer Program Cost
$902
$949
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
99 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
979 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
60%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
479 Students
65,224 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 Prairie Flower Montessori School, Holy Family Catholic School, 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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