Best Washington Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 305 students in Washington, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,145 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Washington, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Washington, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Washington, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Il Central Christian School
(Baptist)
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
100 Harvey Street
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-4345
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Washington)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
305 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
53%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
233 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
76%
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
47 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Washington, IL?
2 private schools are located in Washington, IL.
What percentage of students in Washington go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Washington are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
100% of private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?

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