For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 107 students in Rochelle, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,537 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Rochelle, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Rochelle, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Rochelle, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1415 10th Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6323
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6323
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Rochelle)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
107 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,102
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
103 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
94%
51%
# 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
n/a
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Rochelle, IL?
1 private schools are located in Rochelle, IL.
What percentage of students in Rochelle go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Rochelle are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rochelle?
100% of private schools in Rochelle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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