For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 10 students in Sheridan, IL (there are 1 public school, serving 135 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Sheridan, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Sheridan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Sheridan, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sheridan Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3904 E 2603rd Rd
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
Overview
This Town (Sheridan)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
10 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
6 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
60%
51%
# 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
3 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sheridan, IL?
1 private schools are located in Sheridan, IL.
What percentage of students in Sheridan go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Sheridan are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sheridan?
100% of private schools in Sheridan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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