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Taylorville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 411 students in Taylorville, IL, 16% of all K-12 students in Taylorville, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Taylorville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Taylorville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students
Catholic
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
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Map of Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville
Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
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Visionway Photo
Visionway
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1124 N Webster Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
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Taylorville, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
411
Students
21
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Taylorville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
411 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
5%
34%
0.30
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
343 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
83%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
58 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Taylorville, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Taylorville, IL is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Taylorville?
3 private schools are located in Taylorville.
What percentage of students in Taylorville go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Taylorville are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Taylorville?
67% of private schools in Taylorville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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