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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

Best Champaign ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,667 students in Champaign, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Champaign, IL include St. Matthew School, Holy Cross Elementary School, and Countryside School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
44% of private elementary schools in Champaign, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Champaign ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
51 Gerty Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3996
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Champaign, Illinois

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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,667 Students
184,043 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
50%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,279
$11,007
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$953
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$3,987
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
180 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
135 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
1,195 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
66%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
241 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Champaign, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Champaign, IL include St. Matthew School, Holy Cross Elementary School, and Countryside School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Champaign?
9 private elementary schools are located in Champaign.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Champaign?
Champaign private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Champaign?
44% of private elementary schools in Champaign are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?

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