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Pontiac Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 241 students in Pontiac, IL, 12% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Pontiac, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pontiac Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Christian
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
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Map of Pontiac Christian School
Pontiac Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
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Pontiac, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
241
Students
$4,040
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pontiac)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
241 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
14%
34%
0.50
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
163 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,040
$10,412
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Pontiac, IL is St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in Pontiac?
3 private schools are located in Pontiac.
What percentage of students in Pontiac go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Pontiac are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pontiac?
100% of private schools in Pontiac are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Pontiac are often viewed compared to one another?

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