Best Urbana Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 200 students in Urbana, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,707 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Urbana, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
60% of private schools in Urbana, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in Urbana, IL (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2106 E Windsor Ln
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Campus Middle School For Girls
All-girls
108 S. Webber Street
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canaan Academy
(Christian)
207 N Central Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Kingswood School
(Methodist)
(1)
2111 N. Willow Road
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
Gr: 2-11 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Urbana, IL?
5 private schools are located in Urbana, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Urbana?
Urbana private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Urbana go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Urbana are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Urbana?
60% of private schools in Urbana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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