Rock Island County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,246 students in Rock Island County, IL (there are 55 public schools, serving 21,218 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
82% of private schools in Rock Island County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rock Island County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Alleman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students
Catholic
1103 40th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
Map of East Moline Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
(1)
Jordan Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2901 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
Quad Cities Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
4000 11th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3800
Map of Seton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Catholic
1320 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 764-5418
Map of Our Lady Of Grace
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
602 17th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-9771
Rock Island KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3316 Blackhawk Rd.
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-9557
Map of St. Johns Lutheran C.E.L.
Gr: PK | 35 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1450-30th Avenue
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-0755
Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
153 19th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(262) 288-1587
Map of Sycamore Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Baptist
5323 180th Street N
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 496-2505
Map of Villa Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students
Montessori School
2100 48th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 764-7047
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Rock Island County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: K-6 | 29 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3300 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 788-8242
Map of One World School- Llc
Gr: 6-12 | 1,914 students
Alternative School (Christian)
747 18th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 738-0265
Map of St. Marys Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Catholic
1925 13th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4352

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

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# Students
2,246 Students
251,324 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
21%
34%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
157 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,421
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

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# Hispanic Students
162 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%

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# Black Students
59 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

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# White Students
1,169 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
52%
51%

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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
792 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rock Island County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Rock Island County, IL include Alleman High School, Quad Cities Christian School, and East Moline Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Rock Island County?
11 private schools are located in Rock Island County.
How diverse are private schools in Rock Island County?
Rock Island County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Rock Island County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Rock Island County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rock Island County?
82% of private schools in Rock Island County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Rock Island County are often viewed compared to one another?

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