For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 223 students in Mcdonough County, IL (there are , serving 3,204 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Mcdonough County, IL is St. Paul Continuation School.
Top-Ranked Mcdonough County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Continuation School
(Catholic)
322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Overview
This County (Mcdonough County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
223 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
30 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
11 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
151 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
68%
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
41 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Mcdonough County, IL is St. Paul Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Mcdonough County?
3 private schools are located in Mcdonough County.
What percentage of students in Mcdonough County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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