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Best 61008 Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 417 students in 61008, IL (there are , serving 7,074 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 61008, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 61008, IL include St. James School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in 61008, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 61008 Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-5346
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
320 Logan Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-7633
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Map of Open Bible Academy
Open Bible Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 36 students
Pentecostal
8567 Town Hall Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-7067
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 61008, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 61008, IL include St. James School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 61008?
3 private schools are located in 61008.
What percentage of students in 61008 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 61008 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61008?
100% of private schools in 61008 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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