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Marengo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 363 students in Marengo, IL, 15% of all K-12 students in Marengo, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Marengo, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marengo Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 Jackson St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5156
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Map of Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Catholic
10002 Harmony Hill Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 923-4350
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Marengo, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
363
Students
14%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Marengo)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
363 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
14%
34%
0.58
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,042 Students
% Black Students
<1%
9%
# White Students
177 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
49%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
43%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marengo, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Marengo, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Marengo?
2 private schools are located in Marengo.
What percentage of students in Marengo go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Marengo are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marengo?
100% of private schools in Marengo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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