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Best 61265 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,039 students in 61265, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,919 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 61265, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 61265, IL include Seton Catholic School and Quad Cities Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in 61265, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked 61265 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 61265, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 61265, IL include Seton Catholic School and Quad Cities Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 61265?
4 private schools are located in 61265.
What percentage of students in 61265 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 61265 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61265?
75% of private schools in 61265 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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