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Pana Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 194 students in Pana, IL, 14% of all K-12 students in Pana, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Pana, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pana Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
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Map of Pana Christian Academy
Pana Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Pentecostal
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
(1)
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Pana, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
194
Students
-5.4% (-11 students) 10-yr
$5,171
Avg. Tuition
+158.6% (+$3,171) 6-yr
4%
Students of Color
-93.9% (-62.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pana)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
194 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202597166179
202497162172
2023100171174
202281178185
202181174180
202081168171
201990174175
201890171172
201768177180
201668175178
201568168167
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% Students of Color
4%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%34%34%
20244%34%34%
20232%34%33%
20224%34%33%
20214%34%32%
20204%35%32%
20193%33%31%
20183%33%31%
201766%34%32%
201666%34%32%
201566%35%32%
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0.41
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.410.660.65
20240.410.660.65
20230.360.660.65
20220.420.650.64
20210.420.650.64
20200.420.660.64
20190.450.650.63
20180.450.650.63
20170.250.620.61
20160.250.620.61
20150.250.630.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%10%9%
20243%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
142 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
73%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202573%51%52%
202473%51%52%
202378%51%52%
202273%53%54%
202173%52%54%
202073%52%54%
201968%53%56%
201868%53%56%
201786%56%58%
201686%56%58%
201586%55%58%
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# 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
46 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202523%26%26%
202423%26%26%
202321%26%25%
202224%25%25%
202124%25%25%
202024%25%24%
201930%25%24%
201830%24%23%
201714%22%22%
201614%23%22%
201514%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,171
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$5,171$12,671$15,012
2024$2,000$9,594$13,254
2023$2,000$8,924$12,626
2022$2,000$8,609$12,187
2021$2,000$8,334$11,800
2020$2,000$8,312$11,512
2019$2,000$8,068$11,293
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearPana, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202595%84%81%
202495%90%85%
202395%91%85%
202295%91%85%
202195%91%85%
202095%91%85%
201995%90%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pana, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Pana, IL is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Pana?
2 private schools are located in Pana.
What percentage of students in Pana go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Pana are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pana?
100% of private schools in Pana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

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