For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 622 students in 61201, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,952 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 61201, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in 61201, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked 61201 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alleman High School
(Catholic)
1103 40th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-7793
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
2901 24th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-7366
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
3316 Blackhawk Rd.
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-9557
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-9557
Gr: NS-PK
61201, 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
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 788-8242
Gr: K-6 | 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 61201, IL?
How many private schools are located in 61201?
3 private schools are located in 61201.
What percentage of students in 61201 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 61201 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61201?
67% of private schools in 61201 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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