For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 36 students in Tuscola, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 904 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Tuscola, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Tuscola, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
Private Schools in Tuscola, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bear Creek School
(Amish)
556 N County Road 325 E
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 578-2259
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 578-2259
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Tuscola)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
36 Students
251,460 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,300
$12,508
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
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
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
36 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
100%
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
n/a
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Tuscola, IL?
1 private schools are located in Tuscola, IL.
What percentage of students in Tuscola go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Tuscola are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tuscola?
100% of private schools in Tuscola are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
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