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Immanuel Lutheran School
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Stephenson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 895 students in Stephenson County, IL (there are 22 public schools, serving 5,940 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 Stephenson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Stephenson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1964 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-3511
(2)
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Map of Aquin Catholic Junior Senior High School
Aquin Catholic Junior Senior High School
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1419 S Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-3154
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Map of Aquin Continuation School
Aquin Continuation School
Gr: K-6 | 95 students
Catholic
202 W Pleasant St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-6416
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Map of Open Bible Learning Center
Open Bible Learning Center
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Pentecostal
3800 W Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-7216
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Tri-county Christian School Photo
Tri-county Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Sports: 4
Christian
2900 West Loras Drive
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1876
(2)
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Map of Tri-county Christian School
Tri-county Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2900 W Loras Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1876
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
895 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,800
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
18 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
556 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
62%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
298 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Stephenson County, IL is Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Stephenson County?
6 private schools are located in Stephenson County.
How diverse are private schools in Stephenson County?
Stephenson County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Stephenson County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Stephenson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stephenson County?
100% of private schools in Stephenson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Stephenson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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