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Morton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 490 students in Morton, IL, 13% of all K-12 students in Morton, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Morton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Morton Private Schools (2026)

Map of Bethel Lutheran School
Bethel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
325 East Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
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Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
233 E Greenwood St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
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Morton, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
490
Students
-23.1% (-147 students) 10-yr
$2,150
Avg. Tuition
26
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
-14.3% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-4.8% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Morton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
490 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025245166179
2024245162172
2023289171174
2022313178185
2021313174180
2020313168171
2019229174175
2018229171172
2017278177180
2016319175178
2015319168167
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% Students of Color
6%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%34%34%
20246%34%34%
20239%34%33%
20226%34%33%
20216%34%32%
20206%35%32%
20196%33%31%
20186%33%31%
20177%34%32%
20167%34%32%
20157%35%32%
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0.53
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.530.660.65
20240.530.660.65
20230.540.660.65
20220.510.650.64
20210.510.650.64
20200.510.660.64
20190.340.650.63
20180.340.650.63
20170.320.620.61
20160.460.620.61
20150.460.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20233%10%9%
20222%10%8%
20212%10%9%
20202%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
225 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
46%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202546%51%52%
202446%51%52%
202358%51%52%
202261%53%54%
202161%52%54%
202061%52%54%
201980%53%56%
201880%53%56%
201782%56%58%
201669%56%58%
201569%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
251 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
51%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202551%26%26%
202451%26%26%
202336%26%25%
202234%25%25%
202134%25%25%
202034%25%24%
201915%25%24%
201815%24%23%
201711%22%22%
201626%23%22%
201526%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520:113:111:1
202420:113:111:1
202321:113:111:1
202222:113:111:1
202122:113:111:1
202022:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201719:114:112:1
201621:114:112:1
201521:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
26 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025261615
2024261715
2023261715
2022261715
2021261715
2020261715
2019261715
2018261715
2017261715
2016261715
2015261715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,150
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,150$12,671$15,012
2024$2,150$9,594$13,254
2023$2,150$8,924$12,626
2022$2,150$8,609$12,187
2021$2,150$8,334$11,800
2020$2,150$8,312$11,512
2019$2,150$8,068$11,293
2018$2,150$7,898$11,017
2017$2,150$7,863$10,708
2016$2,150$7,289$10,356
2015$2,150$7,003$9,939
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Morton, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Morton, IL is Bethel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Morton?
2 private schools are located in Morton.
What percentage of students in Morton go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Morton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morton?
100% of private schools in Morton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Morton are often viewed compared to one another?

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