For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 195 students in Rantoul, IL (there are , serving 2,557 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Rantoul, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Rantoul, IL is St. Malachy School.
100% of private schools in Rantoul, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Rantoul 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
340 E Belle Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2011
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2011
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Overview
This Town (Rantoul)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
195 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
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
36 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
10%
# Black Students
15 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
94 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
48%
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
50 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Rantoul, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Rantoul, IL is St. Malachy School.
How many private schools are located in Rantoul?
1 private schools are located in Rantoul.
What percentage of students in Rantoul go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Rantoul are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rantoul?
100% of private schools in Rantoul are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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