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Taylorville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 411 students in Taylorville, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private elementary schools in Taylorville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Taylorville Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
411
Students
+7.9% (+30 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+7 students) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
+66.7% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+5.6% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Taylorville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
411 Students
184,024 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025137195199
2024137191192
2023194199193
2022196208205
2021196202201
2020196195188
2019192205193
2018192198190
2017188204199
2016188202196
2015191197183
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% Students of Color
5%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%32%33%
20245%32%32%
20233%32%32%
20222%32%32%
20212%32%31%
20202%33%31%
20191%31%31%
20181%31%30%
20173%32%31%
20163%32%31%
20153%33%31%
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0.30
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.300.640.64
20240.300.650.64
20230.380.650.63
20220.380.640.62
20210.380.640.62
20200.380.650.62
20190.480.640.61
20180.480.630.60
20170.490.600.59
20160.490.610.59
20150.490.610.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20221%5%5%
20211%5%5%
20201%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%8%
20242%8%8%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
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# White Students
343 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
83%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202583%54%55%
202483%54%55%
202375%53%55%
202275%55%57%
202175%54%57%
202075%54%58%
201962%55%59%
201862%55%59%
201760%59%61%
201660%58%61%
201559%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
58 Students
44,092 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514%24%22%
202414%23%22%
202323%24%22%
202224%23%22%
202124%23%20%
202024%22%19%
201937%23%20%
201837%22%20%
201740%20%19%
201640%20%18%
201541%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202320:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:111:1
201918:113:111:1
201818:113:111:1
201720:113:111:1
201620:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
21 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTaylorville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025211616
2024211615
2023211715
2022211615
2021211615
2020211615
2019211615
2018211615
2017211615
2016141615
2015141615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,932
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$54.9 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Taylorville, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Taylorville, IL is St. Mary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Taylorville?
3 private elementary schools are located in Taylorville.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Taylorville?
67% of private elementary schools in Taylorville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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