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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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
231
Students
+55.0% (+82 students) 10-yr
$3,726
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
+350.0% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Manhattan)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
231 Students
251,324 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025116166179
2024169162172
2023129171174
2022129178185
2021129174180
2020114168171
2019119174175
2018119171172
2017132177180
2016132175178
2015149168167
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% Students of Color
9%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259%34%34%
202410%34%34%
202310%34%33%
202210%34%33%
202110%34%32%
202025%35%32%
201926%33%31%
201826%33%31%
20172%34%32%
20162%34%32%
20152%35%32%
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0.46
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.460.660.65
20240.460.660.65
20230.460.660.65
20220.520.650.64
20210.520.650.64
20200.620.660.64
20190.630.650.63
20180.630.650.63
20170.050.620.61
20160.050.620.61
20150.050.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20203%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%10%9%
20245%10%9%
20235%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20209%10%9%
201911%9%8%
201811%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20208%9%8%
20198%9%7%
20188%9%7%
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# White Students
118 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
70%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202570%51%52%
202470%51%52%
202371%51%52%
202263%53%54%
202163%52%54%
202055%52%54%
201955%53%56%
201855%53%56%
201797%56%58%
201697%56%58%
201597%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
38 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202522%26%26%
202422%26%26%
202321%26%25%
202230%25%25%
202130%25%25%
202025%25%24%
201924%25%24%
201824%24%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearManhattan, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,726
$10,447
Admissions & Athletics

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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