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Best Alton Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 487 students in Alton, IL.
The top-ranked private preschool in Alton, IL is St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private preschools in Alton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Alton Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Toddle Towne Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3839 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-8852
Gr: NS-PK | 53 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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
487 Students
182,440 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
12,933 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
49%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,889
$11,300
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,859 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
15,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
9%
# Black Students
55 Students
11,947 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
211 Students
87,537 Students
% White Students
43%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
119 Students
58,024 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Alton, IL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Alton, IL is St. Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in Alton?
4 private preschools are located in Alton.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Alton?
75% of private preschools in Alton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Alton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Alton include: New Vision Christian Academy vs. St. Mary School

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