For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,352 students in Tazewell County, IL (there are , serving 19,033 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Tazewell County, IL is Bethel Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Tazewell County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Tazewell County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
325 East Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
233 E Greenwood St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Christian Life Academy
(Christian)
222 Tremont Street
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Il Central Christian School
(Baptist)
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Tuition listed
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph School in Pekin is the proud educator for Catholic and Non Catholic students in Pre-K through 8th grades. The Catholic education includes tradition and academic excellence with an emphasis on moral development, service to others, and leadership skills. Please contact the school office at (309)347-7194 or email Colette Willoughby at cwilloughby@stjosephschoolpekin.com")
(Catholic)
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
100 Harvey Street
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-4345
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-4345
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Tazewell County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
246 Derby St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 348-3813
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 348-3813
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Tazewell County, IL is Bethel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Tazewell County?
10 private schools are located in Tazewell County.
How diverse are private schools in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Tazewell County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tazewell County?
100% of private schools in Tazewell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Tazewell County include: Bethel Lutheran School vs. Blessed Sacrament School, New Hope Christian Academy vs. Faith Baptist Christian School, St. Patrick School vs. Il Central Christian School
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