Best Woodford County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 309 students in Woodford County, IL (there are 28 public schools, serving 5,847 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Woodford County, IL is St. Mary's - Metamora.
100% of private schools in Woodford County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Woodford County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's - Metamora
(Catholic)
400 W Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(181) 532-6165
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
775 County Rd 1700 E
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3535
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Linn Mennonite Christian School
(Mennonite)
1594 County Road 1700 N
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-5641
Gr: K-11 | 35 students

Overview

This County (Woodford County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
309 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$12,512

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,075 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
281 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
88%
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
39 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Woodford County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Woodford County, IL is St. Mary's - Metamora.
How many private schools are located in Woodford County?
3 private schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Woodford County?
100% of private schools in Woodford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Mennonite).

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