For the 2024 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,800 students in Sangamon County, IL (there are 77 public schools, serving 27,956 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Sangamon County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Sangamon County, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School, Blessed Sacrament and Calvary Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
84% of private schools in Sangamon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Sangamon County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Grades: PK-12
| 343 students
Christ The King Continuation School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Sacred Heart Griffin High School![Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
St. Agnes Continuation School
(Catholic)
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Springfield Christian School
(Christian)
2850 Cider Mill Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 698-1933
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 698-1933
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Concordia Lutheran School![Concordia Lutheran School Photo]( "Concordia Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2300 E Wilshire Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
The Hope School Learning Center
Special Education School
15 E Hazel Dell Ln
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-5407
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-5407
Grades: Inquire with school
| 130 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2750 E Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-5232
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-5232
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Montessori Children's House Of Springfield
Montessori School
4147 Sand Hill Road
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Montessori School House Of Springfield
Montessori School
717 Rickard Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Riverton Christian Academy
(Christian)
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Grades: K-10
| 27 students
St. Aloysius Continuation School
(Catholic)
2125 N 21st St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
St. Patrick Catholic School![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1800 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Zack Klug![Zack Klug Photo]( "Zack Klug Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd Ea
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Sangamon County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2015)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
304 E Gibson St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-3190
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-3190
Grades: 1-4
| 12 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1344 N 5th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-6597
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-6597
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Ursuline Academy (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1400 N 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-5169
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-5169
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Sangamon County, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School, Blessed Sacrament and Calvary Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sangamon County, IL?
19 private schools are located in Sangamon County, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Sangamon County, IL?
Sangamon County, IL private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Sangamon County, IL go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Sangamon County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sangamon County, IL?
84% of private schools in Sangamon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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