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Mcdonough County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 223 students in Mcdonough County, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 3,204 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Mcdonough County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mcdonough County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul Continuation School
St. Paul Continuation School
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
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Map of Fields Lab School
Fields Lab School
Gr: 12 | 21 students
721 E Piper
Macomb, IL 61455
(773) 425-8685
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Map of Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy
Gr: K-9 | 69 students
Christian
306 E S St
Industry, IL 61440
(309) 731-4016
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
223 Students
250,469 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
# 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
19 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
11 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
151 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Mcdonough County, IL is St. Paul Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Mcdonough County?
3 private schools are located in Mcdonough County.
What percentage of students in Mcdonough County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcdonough County?
67% of private schools in Mcdonough County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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