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Sangamon County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 982 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private high schools in Sangamon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sangamon County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
(1)
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Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo
Sacred Heart Griffin High School
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
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Map of Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Baptist
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
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Lutheran High School Photo
Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
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Map of Riverton Christian Academy
Riverton Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
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Sangamon County Private High Schools (Closed)

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St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: 1-4 | 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
304 E Gibson St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-3190
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-8 | 119 students
Catholic
1344 N 5th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-6597
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Ursuline Academy Photo
Ursuline Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students
Catholic
1400 N 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-5169
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
982 Students
89,919 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
7,568 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
57%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,345
$14,271
Average Summer Program Cost
$225
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,100
$5,913
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
10,088 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
85 Students
9,667 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
962 Students
52,461 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
105 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
108 Students
12,210 Students
% of Others Students
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Sangamon County, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School and Calvary Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Sangamon County?
5 private high schools are located in Sangamon County.
How diverse are private high schools in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sangamon County?
100% of private high schools in Sangamon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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