For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 174 students in Mendota, IL (there are , serving 1,535 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Mendota, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Mendota, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Mendota, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Elementary School
(Catholic)
1008 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7003
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7003
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Overview
This Town (Mendota)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
174 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
100 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
57%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
45 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mendota, IL?
1 private schools are located in Mendota, IL.
What percentage of students in Mendota go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Mendota are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mendota?
100% of private schools in Mendota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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