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Best Shelby County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 365 students in Shelby County, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,476 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Shelby County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Shelby County Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Michael The Archangel School
St. Michael The Archangel School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
200 N Church St
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-2231
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
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Map of Mid-america Preparatory School
Mid-america Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Pentecostal
10 N Myers St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5620
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearShelby County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
365 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025122166179
2024122162172
2023113171174
2022116178185
2021116174180
2020116168171
2019110174175
2018109171172
201788177180
201688175178
201582168167
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% Average Students of Color
7%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20257%34%34%
20247%34%34%
20233%34%33%
20224%34%33%
20214%34%32%
20204%35%32%
201932%33%31%
201832%33%31%
201732%34%32%
201632%34%32%
201535%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202517:113:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202510%53%55%
202410%52%54%
202310%50%54%
202210%51%54%
202110%50%54%
202010%50%54%
201910%50%53%
201810%49%53%
201710%48%53%
201610%49%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025161615
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$12,457

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.240.660.65
20240.240.660.65
20230.190.660.65
20220.390.650.64
20210.390.650.64
20200.390.660.64
20190.600.650.63
20180.600.650.63
20170.610.620.61
20160.610.620.61
20150.600.630.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20253%10%9%
20243%10%9%
20232%10%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
201915%9%7%
201815%9%7%
201718%9%7%
201618%9%7%
201519%9%8%
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# White Students
326 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
87%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202587%51%52%
202487%51%52%
202390%51%52%
202274%53%54%
202174%52%54%
202074%52%54%
201952%53%56%
201852%53%56%
201752%56%58%
201652%56%58%
201555%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
31 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShelby County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20258%26%26%
20248%26%26%
20237%26%25%
202225%25%25%
202125%25%25%
202025%25%24%
201933%25%24%
201833%24%23%
201730%22%22%
201630%23%22%
201526%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shelby County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Shelby County, IL include Trinity Lutheran School and St. Michael The Archangel School.
How many private schools are located in Shelby County?
3 private schools are located in Shelby County.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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