Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 161 students in Jefferson County, IL (there are 26 public schools, serving 5,396 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private Schools in Jefferson County (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Grades: PK-10
| 25 students
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
(1)
1416 Main St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-5353
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Grades: K-12
| students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, IL?
3 private schools are located in Jefferson County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, IL go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County, IL?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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