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Best Rock Island Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 622 students in Rock Island, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,952 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Rock Island, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Rock Island, IL include Alleman High School and Jordan Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Rock Island, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Rock Island Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alleman High School
(Catholic)
1103 40th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jordan Catholic School
Jordan Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2901 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Rock Island KinderCare
Rock Island KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
3316 Blackhawk Rd.
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-9557
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3300 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 788-8242
Gr: K-6 | 29 students

Overview

This Town (Rock Island)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
622 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,650
$12,512
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
457 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
73%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
62 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
10%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Rock Island, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Rock Island, IL include Alleman High School and Jordan Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Rock Island?
3 private schools are located in Rock Island.
What percentage of students in Rock Island go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Rock Island are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rock Island?
67% of private schools in Rock Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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