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Best Dekalb County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 748 students in Dekalb County, IL (there are 42 public schools, serving 16,257 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
56% of private schools in Dekalb County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Dekalb County (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
355 N Cross St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
First Christian School
(Baptist)
316 N Sycamore Street
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2616
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
For Kids Only Inc. #2
705 S Main Street
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8914
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Hillcrest Drive KinderCare
Hillcrest Drive KinderCare Photo - Sensory Fun
Daycare / Preschool
207 E Hillcrest Dr.
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
26555 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-0303
Grades: K
| 4 students
Northwester Center For Autism
Special Education School
(1)
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
222 Waterman St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-5215
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
210 Gurler Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
Grades: NS-8
| 216 students
Somonauk Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
315 E North St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dekalb County, IL?
9 private schools are located in Dekalb County, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Dekalb County, IL?
Dekalb County, IL private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County, IL go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb County, IL?
56% of private schools in Dekalb County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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