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Montgomery County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 253 students in Montgomery County, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,869 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Montgomery County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Montgomery County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Louis Catholic School
St. Louis Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
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Map of St. Isidores Catholic School
St. Isidores Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students
Catholic
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
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Montgomery County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Paul S Lutheran School
St. Paul S Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18379 N 22nd Ave
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8670
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
253 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,100
$4,577
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
200 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
48 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, IL include Zion Lutheran School and St. Louis Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 private schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montgomery County?
100% of private schools in Montgomery County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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