For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 207 students in Cass County, IL (there are , serving 2,156 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Cass County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Cass County, IL is Beardstown Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Cass County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Cass County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beardstown Christian Academy
(Christian)
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 W. Frederick
Arenzville, IL 62611
(217) 997-5535
Arenzville, IL 62611
(217) 997-5535
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Cass County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 E 6th Street
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1288
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1288
Gr: NS-8 | 51 students
Overview
This County (Cass County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
207 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$12,508
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
145 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
70%
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
29 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Cass County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Cass County, IL is Beardstown Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cass County?
2 private schools are located in Cass County.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
100% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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