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Bethalto Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 388 students in Bethalto, IL, 16% of all K-12 students in Bethalto, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Bethalto, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bethalto Private Schools (2026-27)

Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
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Map of Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
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Bethalto, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
388
Students
$4,895
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bethalto)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
388 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
4%
34%
0.51
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,042 Students
% Black Students
<1%
9%
# White Students
226 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
58%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
40%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,895
$10,412
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Bethalto, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Bethalto?
2 private schools are located in Bethalto.
What percentage of students in Bethalto go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Bethalto are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bethalto?
100% of private schools in Bethalto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bethalto are often viewed compared to one another?

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