For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,553 students in 62301, IL (there are , serving 4,288 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 62301, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 62301, IL include Quincy Notre Dame High School, St. James Lutheran School, and Chaddock.
88% of private schools in 62301, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).
Top Ranked 62301 Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Quincy Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Quincy Area Christian School Association
(Christian)
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Transitions School
Special Education School
722 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
62301, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
732 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-6999
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-6999
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 62301, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 62301, IL include Quincy Notre Dame High School, St. James Lutheran School, and Chaddock.
How many private schools are located in 62301?
8 private schools are located in 62301.
How diverse are private schools in 62301?
62301 private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62301 go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 62301 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62301?
88% of private schools in 62301 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).
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