#1 Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
The High School of Saint Thomas More
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Champaign
Champaign, IL
A+Overall grade205 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
Private schools in Champaign, IL with the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
Holy Cross Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Champaign since at least 2011
Champaign, IL
AOverall grade217 students14 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
Next Generation School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Champaign
Champaign, IL
B+Overall grade318 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
St. John Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Champaign since at least 2011
Champaign, IL
B+Overall grade88 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
Countryside School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
Champaign, IL
BOverall grade215 students14 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Champaign
Champaign, IL
BOverall grade375 students14 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Champaign, IL
Judah Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Champaign, IL
B-Overall grade300 students14 students per teacher
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