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Best Normal Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 875 students in Normal, IL (there are 19 public schools, serving 9,803 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Normal, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Normal, IL include Hammitt School - The Baby Fold, Epiphany Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy.
33% of private schools in Normal, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Normal Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
Bloom Community School
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
Mulberry School
Mulberry School Photo - Creative spirit
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
360 Wylie Dr Ste 905
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Normal, Illinois

Normal, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ausome Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
403 Kays Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 662-5050
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student

Overview

This Town (Normal)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
875 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
109 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
1%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
43 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
584 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
67%
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
226 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Normal, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Normal, IL include Hammitt School - The Baby Fold, Epiphany Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Normal?
6 private schools are located in Normal.
How diverse are private schools in Normal?
Normal private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Normal go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Normal are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Normal?
33% of private schools in Normal are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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