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Whiteside County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 882 students in Whiteside County, IL (there are 40 public schools, serving 8,411 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Whiteside County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Whiteside County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Newman Central Catholic High School
Newman Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Grade School
St. Mary Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
6 W 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2253
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Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
(1)
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Map of Fairfield Amish Mennonite School
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Mennonite
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
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Map of St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Catholic
701 11th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
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Map of Unity Christian Elementary School
Unity Christian Elementary School
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
1000 11th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
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Map of Unity Christian School
Unity Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 125 students
Christian
711 10th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
882 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,980
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$850
$4,577
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$12.3 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
25 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
735 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
78%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
69 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Whiteside County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Whiteside County, IL include Newman Central Catholic High School and St. Mary Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Whiteside County?
7 private schools are located in Whiteside County.
How diverse are private schools in Whiteside County?
Whiteside County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Whiteside County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Whiteside County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whiteside County?
100% of private schools in Whiteside County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Whiteside County are often viewed compared to one another?

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