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Christ Lutheran High School Photo

Best Iroquois County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 342 students in Iroquois County, IL (there are , serving 3,865 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Iroquois County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Iroquois County, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Iroquois County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Iroquois County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 W Woodworth Rd
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4209
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran High School
Christ Lutheran High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 West Lincoln Street
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Grand Prairie School
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
Parklawn School Activity Center
Special Education School
10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
Gr: K-9 | 78 students

Overview

This County (Iroquois County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
342 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$12,511
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
$4,172
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
34 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
262 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
75%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
42 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Iroquois County, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Iroquois County?
6 private schools are located in Iroquois County.
How diverse are private schools in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Iroquois County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Iroquois County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Iroquois County?
67% of private schools in Iroquois County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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