For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 309 students in Woodford County, IL (there are , serving 5,847 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Woodford County, IL is St. Mary's - Metamora.
Top-Ranked Woodford County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's - Metamora
(Catholic)
400 W Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(181) 532-6165
Metamora, IL 61548
(181) 532-6165
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
775 County Rd 1700 E
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3535
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3535
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Linn Mennonite Christian School
(Mennonite)
1594 County Road 1700 N
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-5641
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-5641
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
Overview
This County (Woodford County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
309 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
25 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$12,511
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
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
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
281 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
88%
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
39 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Woodford County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Woodford County, IL is St. Mary's - Metamora.
How many private schools are located in Woodford County?
3 private schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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