For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 740 students in Breese, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,153 public students). 39% of all K-12 students in Breese, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Breese, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Breese Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
295 N Clinton St
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Mater Dei High School
(Catholic)
900 Mater Dei Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7216
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Breese)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
740 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
51 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,335
$12,508
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$49.11 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
625 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
85%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
89 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Breese, IL?
How many private schools are located in Breese?
2 private schools are located in Breese.
What percentage of students in Breese go to private school?
39% of all K-12 students in Breese are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Breese?
100% of private schools in Breese are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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