For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 89 students in Marion, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,878 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Marion, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Marion, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Marion, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Agape Christian High School
(Christian)
5208 Meadowland Pkwy
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-9302
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-9302
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students
Marion Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9314 Old Route 13
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Marion)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
89 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
75 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
84%
51%
# 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
8 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Marion, IL?
2 private schools are located in Marion, IL.
What percentage of students in Marion go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion?
100% of private schools in Marion are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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