For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 64 students in Nokomis, IL (there are 2 public schools, serving 601 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Nokomis, IL 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Nokomis, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Nokomis, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Nokomis, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul S Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18379 N 22nd Ave
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8670
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8670
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
Overview
This Town (Nokomis)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
64 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
61 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
95%
51%
# 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
2 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
3%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Nokomis, IL?
1 private schools are located in Nokomis, IL.
What percentage of students in Nokomis go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Nokomis are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nokomis?
100% of private schools in Nokomis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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