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Best Sangamon County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 983 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Sangamon County, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School and Calvary Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Sangamon County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Sangamon County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Griffin High School
Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo
(Catholic)
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Lutheran High School
Lutheran High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverton Christian Academy
(Christian)
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Sangamon County, Illinois

Sangamon County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2015)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
304 E Gibson St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-3190
Gr: 1-4 | 12 students
1344 N 5th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-6597
Gr: K-8 | 119 students
1400 N 5th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 523-5169
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students

Overview

This County (Sangamon County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
983 Students
89,976 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
7,571 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,228
$15,969
Average Summer Program Cost
$225
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,100
$5,012
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
85 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
962 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
105 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
108 Students
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Sangamon County, IL include Sacred Heart Griffin High School and Calvary Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Sangamon County?
5 private high schools are located in Sangamon County.
How diverse are private high schools in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sangamon County?
100% of private high schools in Sangamon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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