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Pontiac Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
100% of private schools in Pontiac, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Pontiac Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
241
Students
+10.0% (+22 students) 10-yr
$4,040
Avg. Tuition
+22.4% (+$740) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
+7.7% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pontiac)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
241 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202580166179
202480162172
202371171174
202267178185
202167174180
202067168171
201975174175
201875171172
2017110177180
2016110175178
2015110168167
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% Students of Color
14%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514%34%34%
202414%34%34%
202313%34%33%
202210%34%33%
202110%34%32%
202010%35%32%
201910%33%31%
201810%33%31%
201713%34%32%
201613%34%32%
201513%35%32%
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0.50
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.500.660.65
20240.500.660.65
20230.430.660.65
20220.250.650.64
20210.250.650.64
20200.250.660.64
20190.240.650.63
20180.240.650.63
20170.220.620.61
20160.220.620.61
20150.220.630.61
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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%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259%10%9%
20249%10%9%
20237%10%9%
20229%10%8%
20219%10%9%
20209%10%9%
20196%9%8%
20186%9%8%
20179%9%8%
20169%9%8%
20159%9%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20234%8%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
163 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
68%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202568%51%52%
202468%51%52%
202374%51%52%
202286%53%54%
202186%52%54%
202086%52%54%
201987%53%56%
201887%53%56%
201788%56%58%
201688%56%58%
201588%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
51 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202521%26%26%
202421%26%26%
202315%26%25%
20225%25%25%
20215%25%25%
20205%25%24%
20194%25%24%
20184%24%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
25 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025251615
2024251715
2023251715
2022251715
2021251715
2020251715
2019251715
2018251715
2017251715
2016251715
2015251715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,040
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPontiac, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,040$12,671$15,012
2024$3,300$9,594$13,254
2023$3,300$8,924$12,626
2022$3,300$8,609$12,187
2021$3,300$8,334$11,800
2020$3,300$8,312$11,512
2019$3,300$8,068$11,293
2018$3,300$7,898$11,017
2017$3,300$7,863$10,708
2016$3,300$7,289$10,356
2015$3,300$7,003$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%
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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