Private Schools in Mode, Illinois

University High School operates as a laboratory school affiliated with Illinois State University, serving gifted and high-achieving students from throughout Central Illinois, including Mode. The school offers an academically rigorous environment with extensive Advanced Placement opportunities, university-level research programs, and partnerships with ISU faculty. Students benefit from small class sizes, individualized attention, and access to university resources. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and intellectual curiosity, preparing students for competitive colleges and universities.

Central Catholic High School is a comprehensive Catholic college preparatory school serving the Bloomington-Normal area, including Mode. With a strong academic reputation spanning nearly nine decades, the school offers rigorous college preparatory curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, comprehensive STEM programs, and extensive extracurricular activities. The 21-acre campus features modern science labs, technology-enhanced classrooms, and athletic facilities. The school maintains a 100% college acceptance rate and emphasizes character development through service learning programs.

St. Mary's School is a Catholic parochial school serving students from preschool through 8th grade, drawing from Bloomington-Normal and surrounding communities including Mode. With over 160 years of educational excellence, the school provides a strong foundation in core academics integrated with Catholic values. The curriculum includes comprehensive language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies programs, supplemented by technology integration, Spanish instruction, and fine arts. The school features modern classrooms, a dedicated STEM lab, and extensive extracurricular opportunities including sports and community service programs.