For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 163 students in Dekalb County, IL.
50% of private high schools in Dekalb County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
草榴社区 High Schools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
315 E North St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Dekalb County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
163 Students
89,879 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
35%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
34 Teachers
7,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,750
$15,778
Average % on Financial Aid
2%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
11 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
122 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
73%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
105 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
28 Students
12,146 Students
% of Others Students
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Dekalb County, IL?
2 private high schools are located in Dekalb County, IL.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb County?
50% of private high schools in Dekalb County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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