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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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Mclean County Private Schools (2026)

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

Mclean County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ausome Academy
Ausome Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Special Education School
403 Kays Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 662-5050
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Map of Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
212 N Williamsburg Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-0803
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMclean County Total Schools
202514
202414
202313
202212
202113
202015
201913
201813
201711
201611
201513
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# Students
2,691 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025207166179
2024207162172
2023220171174
2022218178185
2021200174180
2020175168171
2019229174175
2018229171172
2017263177180
2016263175178
2015233168167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202513%34%34%
202413%34%34%
202313%34%33%
202218%34%33%
202118%34%32%
202018%35%32%
201915%33%31%
201815%33%31%
201712%34%32%
201612%34%32%
201512%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
246 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202552%53%55%
202452%52%54%
202352%50%54%
202252%51%54%
202152%50%54%
202052%50%54%
201952%50%53%
201852%49%53%
201752%48%53%
201652%49%52%
201576%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025151615
2024141715
2023141715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141715
2018141715
2017141715
2016141715
2015131715
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Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,028
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$8,028$12,671$15,012
2024$4,590$9,594$13,254
2023$4,590$8,924$12,626
2022$4,590$8,609$12,187
2021$4,590$8,334$11,800
2020$4,590$8,312$11,512
2019$4,590$8,068$11,293
2018$4,590$7,898$11,017
2017$4,590$7,863$10,708
2016$4,590$7,289$10,356
2015$4,800$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
14%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202514%34%34%
202414%33%34%
202314%33%34%
202214%32%33%
202114%31%33%
202014%32%32%
201914%31%31%
201814%30%30%
201714%29%30%
201614%29%29%
201514%28%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202595%84%81%
202495%90%85%
202395%91%85%
202295%91%85%
202195%91%85%
202095%91%85%
201995%90%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%90%85%
201695%92%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.490.660.65
20240.490.660.65
20230.500.660.65
20220.540.650.64
20210.540.650.64
20200.540.660.64
20190.540.650.63
20180.540.650.63
20170.340.620.61
20160.340.620.61
20150.350.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20224%4%4%
20214%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20194%4%4%
20184%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
108 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20254%10%9%
20244%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20194%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
118 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20254%8%7%
20244%8%7%
20235%8%8%
20225%8%7%
20215%8%7%
20205%9%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
1,830 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
68%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202568%51%52%
202468%51%52%
202367%51%52%
202264%53%54%
202164%52%54%
202065%52%54%
201963%53%56%
201863%53%56%
201781%56%58%
201681%56%58%
201580%55%58%
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# 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
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMclean County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202521%26%26%
202421%26%26%
202322%26%25%
202221%25%25%
202121%25%25%
202020%25%24%
201925%25%24%
201825%24%23%
201710%22%22%
201610%23%22%
201511%23%21%
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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 Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County, Calvary Christian Academy, and Trinity Lutheran School.
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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