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Alton Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 434 students in Alton, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private preschools in Alton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Alton Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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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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

3
Private Schools
434
Students
$4,889
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
44%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Alton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
434 Students
181,201 Students
% Students of Color
44%
33%
0.69
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
9%
# Black Students
53 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
200 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
46%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
79 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
49%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,889
$8,969
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%
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?
3 private preschools are located in Alton.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Alton?
100% of private preschools in Alton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
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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