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Best Alton Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 562 students in Alton, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Alton, IL include Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), St. Mary School, and St. Mary's School.
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).

Top Ranked Alton Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Alton, Illinois

Alton, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Alton, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Alton, IL include Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), St. Mary School, and St. Mary's School.
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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