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Waterloo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 519 students in Waterloo, IL, 16% of all K-12 students in Waterloo, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Waterloo, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waterloo Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Catholic
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
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Map of Gibault Catholic
Gibault Catholic
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
501 Columbia Ave
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
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Waterloo, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
519
Students
$11,350
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterloo)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
519 Students
251,153 Students
% Students of Color
6%
34%
0.35
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
412 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
75 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
15%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,350
$10,404

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waterloo, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Waterloo, IL is SS Peter & Paul Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Waterloo?
2 private schools are located in Waterloo.
What percentage of students in Waterloo go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Waterloo are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waterloo?
100% of private schools in Waterloo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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