For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 875 students in 61761, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 8,720 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 61761, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 61761, IL include Hammitt School - The Baby Fold, Calvary Christian Academy, and Epiphany Catholic School.
Top-Ranked 61761 Illinois 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
61761, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 61761, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 61761, IL include Hammitt School - The Baby Fold, Calvary Christian Academy, and Epiphany Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 61761?
6 private schools are located in 61761.
How diverse are private schools in 61761?
61761 private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 61761 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 61761 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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