For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 16 students in Alexander County, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 609 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Alexander County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Alexander County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Alexander County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Olive Branch Christian Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
22461 Railroad Street
Olive Branch, IL 62969
(618) 776-6082
Olive Branch, IL 62969
(618) 776-6082
Gr: 1-11 | 16 students
Overview
This County (Alexander County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
16 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,056 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
10 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
63%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Alexander County, IL?
1 private schools are located in Alexander County, IL.
What percentage of students in Alexander County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Alexander County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alexander County?
100% of private schools in Alexander County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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