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61761 Illinois Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 private schools in 61761, IL include Hammitt School - The Baby Fold, Epiphany Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy.

33% of private schools in 61761, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 6
# Students Served: 875
% Students of Color: 10%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 6
# Students Served: 875
% Students of Color: 10%
View 61761 Illinois School Trends

Top Ranked 61761 Illinois Private Schools (2026-27)

Calvary Christian Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 256 students

Baptist

1017 N School St

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 452-7912

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Epiphany Catholic School

Gr: PK-8 | 381 students

Catholic

1002 E College Avenue

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 452-3268

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Hammitt School - The Baby Fold

Gr: K-12 | 133 students

Special Education School

108 E Willow St

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 451-7244

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Bloom Community School

Gr: K-10 | 35 students

Alternative School

1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 808-1192

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Mulberry School

Gr: PK-3 | 61 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

1101 Douglas St

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 862-0510

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Youthbuild Mclean County Academy

Gr: 11-12 | 9 students

360 Wylie Dr Ste 905

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 454-3898

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61761, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Ausome Academy

Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student

Special Education School

403 Kays Dr

Normal, IL 61761

(309) 662-5050

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 61761, IL?

The private schools in 61761, IL include Hammitt School - The Baby Fold, Epiphany Catholic School, and Calvary Christian Academy.

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%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61761?

33% of private schools in 61761 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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