Best Mcdonough County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 202 students in Mcdonough County, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Mcdonough County, IL is St. Paul Continuation School.
100% of private elementary schools in Mcdonough County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Mcdonough County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Continuation School
(Catholic)
322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Trinity Academy
(Christian)
306 E S St
Industry, IL 61440
(309) 731-4016
Gr: K-9 | 69 students

Overview

This County (Mcdonough County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
202 Students
184,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
14,058 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,659 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
17,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
151 Students
99,938 Students
% White Students
75%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
41 Students
43,975 Students
% of Others Students
20%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mcdonough County, IL is St. Paul Continuation School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mcdonough County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Mcdonough County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mcdonough County?
100% of private elementary schools in Mcdonough County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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