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Moline Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,039 students in Moline, IL, 13% of all K-12 students in Moline, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in Moline, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Moline Private Schools (2026-27)

Quad Cities Christian School Photo
Quad Cities Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
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Map of Seton Catholic School
Seton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Catholic
1320 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 764-5418
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
153 19th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(262) 288-1587
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Map of Villa Montessori School
Villa Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students
Montessori School
2100 48th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 764-7047
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Moline, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,039
Students
$5,824
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Moline)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
16%
34%
0.56
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
29 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
443 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
43%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
530 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
51%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,824
$10,412
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Moline, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Moline, IL include Seton Catholic School and Quad Cities Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Moline?
4 private schools are located in Moline.
What percentage of students in Moline go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Moline are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Moline?
75% of private schools in Moline are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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