Mulberry School Photo - Mulberry School Exterior

Best Mclean County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,691 students in Mclean County, IL (there are 60 public schools, serving 23,852 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Mclean County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Mclean County, IL include Central Catholic High School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Calvary Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
57% of private schools in Mclean County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Mclean County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
603 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5954
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1102 W Hamilton Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 829-7513
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Midwest Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2905 Gill St # A
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Mulberry School
Mulberry School Photo - Creative spirit
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Washington Street KinderCare
Washington Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2410 East Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
Gr: NS-PK
360 Wylie Dr Ste 905
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mclean County, Illinois

Mclean County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ausome Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
403 Kays Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 662-5050
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
212 N Williamsburg Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-0803
Gr: PK-K | 25 students

Overview

This County (Mclean County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,691 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
246 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,028
$12,512
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
118 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,830 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
68%
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
569 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Mclean County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Mclean County, IL include Central Catholic High School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Calvary Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mclean County?
13 private schools are located in Mclean County.
How diverse are private schools in Mclean County?
Mclean County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Mclean County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Mclean County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mclean County?
57% of private schools in Mclean County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?

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