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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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Woodford County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Woodford County Private Schools (2026)

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

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWoodford County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20194
20184
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
309 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025103166179
2024103162172
202390171174
202297178185
202197174180
202097168171
201989174175
201889171172
201782177180
201682175178
201582168167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20253%34%34%
20243%34%34%
20231%34%33%
20222%34%33%
20212%34%32%
20202%35%32%
20193%33%31%
20183%33%31%
20173%34%32%
20163%34%32%
20153%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$12,457

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.220.660.65
20240.220.660.65
20230.290.660.65
20220.160.650.64
20210.160.650.64
20200.160.660.64
20190.120.650.63
20180.120.650.63
20170.190.620.61
20160.190.620.61
20150.190.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
281 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
88%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202588%51%52%
202488%51%52%
202383%51%52%
202291%53%54%
202191%52%54%
202091%52%54%
201994%53%56%
201894%53%56%
201790%56%58%
201690%56%58%
201590%55%58%
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# 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
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodford County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202512%26%26%
202412%26%26%
202317%26%25%
20227%25%25%
20217%25%25%
20207%25%24%
20194%25%24%
20184%24%23%
20179%22%22%
20169%23%22%
20159%23%21%
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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 Catholic and Mennonite).

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