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Sycamore Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 235 students in Sycamore, IL, 6% of all K-12 students in Sycamore, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Sycamore, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Sycamore, IL (2026)

Map of Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
355 N Cross St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
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Map of Montessori Childrens House Of Sycamore And Dekalb
Montessori Childrens House Of Sycamore And Dekalb
Gr: K | 4 students
Montessori School
26555 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-0303
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
222 Waterman St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-5215
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Sycamore, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
235
Students
-65.9% (-454 students) 10-yr
$7,525
Avg. Tuition
+21.1% (+$1,311) 2-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
-23.8% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.3% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sycamore)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
235 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025107166179
2024107162172
202399171174
2022153178185
2021153174180
2020153168171
2019171174175
2018171171172
2017202177180
2016172175178
2015172168167
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% Students of Color
16%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%34%34%
202415%34%34%
202327%34%33%
202224%34%33%
202124%34%32%
202024%35%32%
201916%33%31%
201816%33%31%
201716%34%32%
201621%34%32%
201521%35%32%
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0.27
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.500.660.65
20240.500.660.65
20230.600.660.65
20220.610.650.64
20210.610.650.64
20200.610.660.64
20190.570.650.63
20180.570.650.63
20170.520.620.61
20160.560.620.61
20150.560.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20257%10%9%
20247%10%9%
202313%10%9%
202212%10%8%
202112%10%9%
202012%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20233%8%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
237 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
85%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202567%51%52%
202467%51%52%
202357%51%52%
202257%53%54%
202157%52%54%
202057%52%54%
201956%53%56%
201856%53%56%
201761%56%58%
201656%56%58%
201556%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202521%26%26%
202421%26%26%
202325%26%25%
202224%25%25%
202124%25%25%
202024%25%24%
201934%25%24%
201834%24%23%
201733%22%22%
201637%23%22%
201537%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
201918:113:112:1
201818:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,525
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearSycamore, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$6,214$12,671$15,012
2024$6,214$9,594$13,254
2023$6,214$8,924$12,626
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sycamore, IL?
3 private schools are located in Sycamore, IL.
What percentage of students in Sycamore go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Sycamore are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sycamore?
67% of private schools in Sycamore are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Sycamore are often viewed compared to one another?

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