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Best Taylorville Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 411 students in Taylorville, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Taylorville, IL is St. Mary School.
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).

Top-Ranked Taylorville Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Taylorville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
411 Students
184,260 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
14,070 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,982
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.36 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,648 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
343 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
83%
54%
# 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
43,938 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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