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.
Top-Ranked Normal Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
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
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
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
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
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
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students
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
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:
Diversity Score
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%).
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