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Piatt County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 129 students in Piatt County, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,696 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Piatt County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Piatt County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Monticello Christian Academy
Monticello Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Christian)
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: K-1 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
980 Iron Horse Pl
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-7240
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Piatt County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Metamorphosis Montessori School
Metamorphosis Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
1202 1/2 N State Street
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-9645
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
129 Students
251,153 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,750
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,577
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
100 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
77%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
26 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Piatt County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Piatt County, IL is Monticello Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Piatt County?
2 private schools are located in Piatt County.
What percentage of students in Piatt County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Piatt County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Piatt County?
100% of private schools in Piatt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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