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Best Sangamon County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,778 students in Sangamon County, IL (there are 77 public schools, serving 27,457 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Sangamon County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sangamon County, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School, Christ The King Elementary School, and Trinty.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
84% of private schools in Sangamon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Sangamon County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Tuition listed
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Little Flower Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Sacred Heart Griffin High School
Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo
(Catholic)
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Tuition listed
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
2850 Cider Mill Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 698-1933
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trinty
Trinty Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13
Concordia Lutheran School
Concordia Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2300 E Wilshire Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
The Hope School Learning Academy
The Hope School Learning Academy Photo
Special Education School
15 E Hazel Dell Ln
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-5407
Gr: Inquire with school | 96 students Extracurrculars: 5
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2750 E Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-5232
Gr: PK | 18 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran High School
Lutheran High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
4147 Sand Hill Road
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
Gr: K-6 | 27 students
Montessori School House Of Springfield
Montessori School
717 Rickard Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Our Saviors Lutheran School
Our Saviors Lutheran School Photo - Our Savior's partners with families to give children a Christ-centered education where faith, family, and friendships grow.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverton Christian Academy
(Christian)
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
St. Aloysius Elementary School
(Catholic)
2125 N 21st St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1800 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sangamon County, Illinois

Sangamon County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2015)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
304 E Gibson St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-3190
Gr: 1-4 | 12 students
1344 N 5th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-6597
Gr: K-8 | 119 students
1400 N 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-5169
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students

Overview

This County (Sangamon County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,778 Students
252,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
261 Teachers
18,845 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,395
$12,671
Average Summer Program Cost
$225
$943
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,925
$3,868
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
93 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
25,140 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
247 Students
21,085 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
2,866 Students
129,137 Students
% White Students
71%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
791 Students
65,580 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Sangamon County, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School, Christ The King Elementary School, and Trinty.
How many private schools are located in Sangamon County?
19 private schools are located in Sangamon County.
How diverse are private schools in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Sangamon County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Sangamon County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sangamon County?
84% of private schools in Sangamon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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