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Manhattan Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 231 students in Manhattan, IL, 10% of all K-12 students in Manhattan, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Manhattan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Manhattan, IL (2026-27)

Map of First School
First School
Gr: NS-K | 62 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
25610 South Gougar Road
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6001
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
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Manhattan, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
231
Students
$3,726
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Manhattan)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
231 Students
251,153 Students
% Students of Color
9%
34%
0.46
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
118 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
70%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
38 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,726
$10,404

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Manhattan, IL?
2 private schools are located in Manhattan, IL.
What percentage of students in Manhattan go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Manhattan are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Manhattan?
50% of private schools in Manhattan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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