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Alton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 85%.
80% of private elementary schools in Alton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
562
Students
-28.2% (-221 students) 10-yr
$11,593
Avg. Tuition
+261.8% (+$8,389) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
38%
Students of Color
+192.3% (+25.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Alton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
957 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearAlton, IL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
562 Students
184,093 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025112195199
2024112191192
2023117199193
2022111208205
2021106202201
2020106195188
2019154205193
2018154198190
2017155204199
2016157202196
2015157197183
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% Students of Color
38%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%32%33%
202438%32%32%
202312%32%32%
202210%32%32%
20219%32%31%
20209%33%31%
201911%31%31%
201811%31%30%
201712%32%31%
201613%32%31%
201513%33%31%
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0.65
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.650.640.64
20240.650.650.64
20230.330.650.63
20220.300.640.62
20210.330.640.62
20200.330.650.62
20190.350.640.61
20180.350.630.60
20170.340.600.59
20160.340.610.59
20150.340.610.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%5%5%
20221%5%5%
20211%5%5%
20201%5%5%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
100 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519%9%9%
202419%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
68 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%8%8%
202412%8%8%
20239%8%8%
20228%8%7%
20218%8%8%
20208%9%8%
20198%9%8%
20188%9%8%
20178%8%7%
20168%9%8%
20158%9%8%
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# White Students
295 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
53%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202552%54%55%
202452%54%55%
202381%53%55%
202283%55%57%
202181%54%57%
202081%54%58%
201980%55%59%
201880%55%59%
201780%59%61%
201680%58%61%
201580%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
97 Students
44,153 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202517%24%22%
202417%23%22%
20238%24%22%
20228%23%22%
202110%23%20%
202010%22%19%
20199%23%20%
20189%22%20%
20179%20%19%
20169%20%18%
20159%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:111:1
201912:113:111:1
201812:113:111:1
201712:113:111:1
201612:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%50%54%
20243%49%54%
20233%48%53%
20223%49%53%
20213%48%53%
20203%47%53%
20193%47%52%
20183%46%52%
20173%46%51%
20163%46%51%
20153%46%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025131616
2024101615
2023101715
2022101615
2021101615
2020101615
2019101615
2018101615
2017101615
2016121615
2015121615
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025222626
2024222626
2023222626
2022222626
2021222626
2020222626
2019222626
2018222625
2017222625
2016222525
2015222525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,593
$10,904

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$11,593$11,088$14,043
2024$3,648$8,946$12,357
2023$3,648$8,284$11,693
2022$3,648$7,867$11,199
2021$3,648$7,585$10,824
2020$3,648$7,582$10,496
2019$3,204$7,243$10,300
2018$3,204$7,097$10,056
2017$3,204$7,146$9,712
2016$3,204$6,568$9,307
2015$3,204$6,285$8,903
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$30.97 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlton, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202599%85%81%
202499%90%85%
202399%91%85%
202299%90%85%
202199%90%86%
202099%90%86%
201999%90%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%86%
201699%92%85%
201599%92%86%
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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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