Best Urbana Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Urbana)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
200 Students
251,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
18,883 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,500
$12,500
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,494 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
25,127 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
55 Students
21,074 Students
% Black Students
27%
9%
# White Students
90 Students
129,091 Students
% White Students
44%
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
42 Students
65,330 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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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