Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo

Best Quincy Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,790 students in Quincy, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,264 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Quincy, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Quincy, IL include St. Peter School, Chaddock, and Quincy Notre Dame High School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
90% of private schools in Quincy, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Quincy Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chaddock
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
(1)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Quincy Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Solanus School
(Catholic)
(2)
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Quincy Area Christian School Association
(Christian)
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
St. Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
(Catholic)
2307 Saint Anthony Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
Transitions School
Special Education School
722 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
732 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-6999
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Overview

This Town (Quincy)
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,790 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,481
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
32 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,589 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
87%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
165 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Quincy, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Quincy, IL include St. Peter School, Chaddock, and Quincy Notre Dame High School.
How many private schools are located in Quincy?
10 private schools are located in Quincy.
How diverse are private schools in Quincy?
Quincy private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Quincy go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Quincy are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Quincy?
90% of private schools in Quincy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).
Which private schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?

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