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Alton Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 562 students in Alton, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
80% of private elementary schools in Alton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Alton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Catholic
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students
Catholic
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
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Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo
Mississippi Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
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Map of New Vision Christian Academy
New Vision Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
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Alton, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Catholic
801 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711
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Alton, IL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
562
Students
$3,648
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Alton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
955 Schools
# Students
562 Students
183,289 Students
% Students of Color
38%
32%
0.65
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
17,357 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
68 Students
14,636 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
295 Students
99,625 Students
% White Students
53%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
97 Students
43,977 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
14,099 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,648
$9,828
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Alton, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Alton, IL include St. Mary's School, St. Mary School, and Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha).
How many private elementary schools are located in Alton?
5 private elementary schools are located in Alton.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Alton?
Alton private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Alton?
80% of private elementary schools in Alton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Alton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Alton include: New Vision Christian Academy vs. St. Mary School

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