Lutheran High School Photo

Best Springfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 3,751 students in Springfield, IL (there are 41 public schools, serving 12,920 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Springfield, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Springfield, IL include Christ The King Elementary School, Calvary Academy, and Blessed Sacrament.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private schools in Springfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Springfield 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
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 Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Town (Springfield)
This State (IL)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,751 Students
252,112 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
259 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,395
$12,493
Average Summer Program Cost
$225
$949
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,925
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
247 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
2,841 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
70%
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
65,533 Students
% of Others Students
20%
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 Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Springfield, IL include Christ The King Elementary School, Calvary Academy, and Blessed Sacrament.
How many private schools are located in Springfield?
18 private schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private schools in Springfield?
Springfield private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
83% of private schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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