#1 Best Private Schools in Macon County, IL
St. Teresa High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Decatur
Decatur, IL
A+Overall grade237 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Macon County, IL
Private schools in Macon County, IL with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Macon County, IL
Lutheran School Association
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Decatur, IL
A-Overall grade376 students13 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Macon County, IL
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Decatur since at least 2011
Decatur, IL
A-Overall grade185 students14 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Macon County, IL
Holy Family Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Decatur since at least 2011
Decatur, IL
B+Overall grade195 students13 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Macon County, IL
Decatur Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Illinois
Forsyth, IL
B+Overall grade121 students7 students per teacher
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