For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 private high schools serving 4,010 students in Winnebago County, IL.
The top ranked private high schools in Winnebago County, IL include Christian Life Schools, Rockford Iqra' School, and Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Winnebago County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Rockford Boylan Catholic High School![Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance]( "Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 N Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5925 Darlene Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
Gr: PK-10 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Cornerstone Baptist Academy![Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.]( "Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.")
(Baptist)
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Lydia Urban Academy-rockford
(Christian)
2323 S 6th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-0039
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-0039
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
8101 Sayer Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-8101
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-8101
Gr: PK-9 | 137 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 6
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walter Lawson Childrens Home
Special Education School
1820 Walter Lawson Dr
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-6636
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-6636
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Winnebago County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allegro Academy (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
6413 Forest Hills Road
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-1489
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-1489
Gr: NS-7 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4312 20th Street
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-4483
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-4483
Gr: 5 | 10 students
North Love Christian (Closed 2025)
(Baptist)
5301 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 209-2629
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 209-2629
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
Regents Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
7007 Flora Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-3243
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-3243
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2300 North Bell Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 968-2288
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 968-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
St. James Catholic School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
409 N 1st St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 962-8515
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 962-8515
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
St. Paul Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
811 Locust St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 963-5435
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 963-5435
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
St. Peter Cathedral (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
1231 N Court St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-3620
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-3620
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
St. Peter Catholic School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
320 Elmwood Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
(779) 475-0560
South Beloit, IL 61080
(779) 475-0560
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Winnebago County, IL include Christian Life Schools, Rockford Iqra' School, and Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Winnebago County?
13 private high schools are located in Winnebago County.
How diverse are private high schools in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County private high schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Winnebago County?
Which private high schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Winnebago County include: Rockford Lutheran School vs. Rockford Christian Schools, Cornerstone Baptist Academy vs. Berean Baptist Christian School, Rockford Boylan Catholic High School vs. Rockford Lutheran School
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