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Shelby County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Shelby County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
365 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$10,418

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.66
# American Indian Students
2 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,042 Students
% Black Students
<1%
9%
# White Students
326 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
87%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
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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