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The High School Of Saint Thomas More Photo - STM chaplain Father Andru O'Brien celebrates the Senior Recognition Mass in May 2022.

Best Champaign ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,175 students in Champaign, IL (there are , serving 10,154 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Champaign, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Champaign, IL include Judah Christian School, Countryside School, and The High School Of Saint Thomas More.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in Champaign, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Champaign ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy Photo
Alternative School
2001 S. Oak St, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 279-4438
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Montessori Habitat
Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy High
Academy High Photo
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Countryside School
Countryside School Photo
4301 W Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-1253
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The High School Of Saint Thomas More
The High School Of Saint Thomas More Photo - STM chaplain Father Andru O'Brien celebrates the Senior Recognition Mass in May 2022.
(Catholic)
3901 N Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Judah Christian School
Judah Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Next Generation School
(3)
2521 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6995
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School Photo
(Catholic)
1307 Lincolnshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Sports: 8
Devonshire KinderCare
Devonshire KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
410 Devonshire Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9000
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Next Generation Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 West WIndsor Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 356-6398
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Pavilion Foundation School
Special Education School
810 W Church St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 549-1213
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 S Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary School
Special Education School
2418 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Gr: PK | 15 students
51 Gerty Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3996
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students
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Champaign, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Swann Elementary School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2422 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Gr: NS | 30 students

Overview

This Town (Champaign)
This State (IL)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,175 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
231 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1062
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,435
$12,511
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,750
$4,172
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
229 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
162 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
1,446 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
61%
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
454 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Champaign, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Champaign, IL include Judah Christian School, Countryside School, and The High School Of Saint Thomas More.
How many private schools are located in Champaign?
15 private schools are located in Champaign.
How diverse are private schools in Champaign?
Champaign private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Champaign go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Champaign are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Champaign?
33% of private schools in Champaign are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?

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