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Best Alton Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 562 students in Alton, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Alton, IL include St. Mary's School, Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), and St. Mary 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 (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Alton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
562 Students
184,681 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
14,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,593
$11,088
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,659 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
17,472 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
68 Students
14,676 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
295 Students
99,958 Students
% White Students
53%
54%
# 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
44,053 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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, Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), and St. Mary 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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