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Whiteside County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 238 students in Whiteside County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private preschools in Whiteside County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Whiteside County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
238 Students
181,201 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,595
$8,969
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$711
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$3,375
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
179 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
65%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
61 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Whiteside County, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Whiteside County, IL is St. Mary Grade School.
How many private preschools are located in Whiteside County?
2 private preschools are located in Whiteside County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Whiteside County?
100% of private preschools in Whiteside County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Whiteside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Whiteside County include: Christ Lutheran School vs. St. Mary Grade School, St. Mary Grade School vs. Christ Lutheran School

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