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Best Chillicothe 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Chillicothe, IL (there are , serving 1,489 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Chillicothe, IL is Calvary Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Chillicothe, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Chillicothe 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students

Overview

This Town (Chillicothe)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
163 Students
251,401 Students
% Average Students of Color
80%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,868 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
6 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$12,500
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
16 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
77 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
39%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
8%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
55 Students
65,152 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Chillicothe, IL is Calvary Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chillicothe?
2 private schools are located in Chillicothe.
What percentage of students in Chillicothe go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chillicothe?
100% of private schools in Chillicothe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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