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Best 62301 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,553 students in 62301, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,140 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 62301, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 62301, IL include Quincy Notre Dame High School, St. Peter School, and St. James Lutheran School.
88% of private schools in 62301, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 62301 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

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Chaddock
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
(1)
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Quincy Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
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St. Francis Solanus School
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
(2)
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St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
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St. Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
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Quincy Area Christian School Association
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Christian
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
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Transitions School
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
Special Education School
722 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
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62301, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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St. Boniface Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Catholic
732 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-6999
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 62301, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 62301, IL include Quincy Notre Dame High School, St. Peter School, and St. James Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 62301?
8 private schools are located in 62301.
How diverse are private schools in 62301?
62301 private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62301 go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 62301 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62301?
88% of private schools in 62301 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

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