For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,767 students in 62702, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,630 public students). 40% of all K-12 students in 62702, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 62702, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School, Springfield Christian School, and St. Agnes Elementary School.
Top-Ranked 62702 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Griffin High School![Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
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
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
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 698-1933
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2750 E Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-5232
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-5232
Gr: PK | 18 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
4147 Sand Hill Road
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
Gr: K-6 | 27 students
St. Aloysius Elementary School
(Catholic)
2125 N 21st St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
62702, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1344 N 5th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-6597
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-6597
Gr: K-8 | 119 students
Ursuline Academy (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1400 N 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-5169
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-5169
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 62702, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 62702, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School, Springfield Christian School, and St. Agnes Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in 62702?
7 private schools are located in 62702.
How diverse are private schools in 62702?
62702 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62702 go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in 62702 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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