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Bethalto Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 388 students in Bethalto, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Bethalto, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bethalto Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
388
Students
-17.4% (-82 students) 10-yr
$4,895
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
-20.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bethalto)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
388 Students
184,133 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025194195199
2024194191192
2023183199193
2022190208205
2021190202201
2020190195188
2019215205193
2018215198190
2017235204199
2016235202196
2015235197183
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% Students of Color
4%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%32%33%
20244%32%32%
20233%32%32%
20224%32%32%
20214%32%31%
20204%33%31%
20194%31%31%
20184%31%30%
20175%32%31%
20165%32%31%
20155%33%31%
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0.51
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.510.640.64
20240.510.650.64
20230.510.650.63
20220.460.640.62
20210.460.640.62
20200.460.650.62
20190.500.640.61
20180.500.630.60
20170.490.600.59
20160.490.610.59
20150.490.610.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20221%5%5%
20211%5%5%
20201%5%5%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%9%9%
20242%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%8%8%
20161%8%8%
20151%8%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
14,638 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
226 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
58%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202558%54%55%
202458%54%55%
202354%53%55%
202266%55%57%
202166%54%57%
202066%54%58%
201960%55%59%
201860%55%59%
201761%59%61%
201661%58%61%
201561%58%61%
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# 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
155 Students
44,223 Students
% of Others Students
40%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%24%22%
202440%23%22%
202345%24%22%
202232%23%22%
202132%23%20%
202032%22%19%
201938%23%20%
201838%22%20%
201737%20%19%
201637%20%18%
201537%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
14,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202319:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201716:113:111:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025161616
2024161615
2023161715
2022161615
2021161615
2020161615
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,895
$9,544
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Bethalto, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bethalto?
2 private elementary schools are located in Bethalto.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bethalto?
100% of private elementary schools in Bethalto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Bethalto are often viewed compared to one another?

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