St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board

Best Troy Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 72 students in Troy, IL (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,681 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Troy, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Troy, IL is St. Paul Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Troy, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Troy Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Troy)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
72 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,950
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
n/a
129,065 Students
% White Students
n/a
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
32 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
44%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Troy, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Troy, IL is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Troy?
1 private schools are located in Troy.
What percentage of students in Troy go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Troy are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Troy?
100% of private schools in Troy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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