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Best Normal Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 866 students in Normal, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Normal, IL include Calvary Christian Academy, Epiphany Catholic School, and Hammitt School - The Baby Fold.
40% of private elementary schools in Normal, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Normal Private Elementary 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
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1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
[+] 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
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
866 Students
184,236 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
14,061 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%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
39 Students
14,648 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
581 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
67%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
224 Students
43,924 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Normal, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Normal, IL include Calvary Christian Academy, Epiphany Catholic School, and Hammitt School - The Baby Fold.
How many private elementary schools are located in Normal?
5 private elementary schools are located in Normal.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Normal?
Normal private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Normal?
40% of private elementary schools in Normal are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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