Best Montgomery County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 262 students in Montgomery County, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,974 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, IL include St. Louis Catholic School and Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Montgomery County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Montgomery County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
St. Isidores Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Grades: PK-7
| 67 students
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Montgomery County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Paul S Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18379 N 22nd Ave
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8670
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, IL include St. Louis Catholic School and Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Montgomery County, IL?
3 private schools are located in Montgomery County, IL.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County, IL go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montgomery County, IL?
100% of private schools in Montgomery County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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