For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Jo Daviess County, IL (there are , serving 3,050 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Jo Daviess County, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Jo Daviess County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jo Daviess County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nativity Bvm School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
15406 W Creek Valley Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3670
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3670
Gr: 2-9 | 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Jo Daviess County, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Jo Daviess County?
2 private schools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What percentage of students in Jo Daviess County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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