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Brussels Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 50 students in Brussels, IL, 31% of all K-12 students in Brussels, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Brussels, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Brussels Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Catholic
105 E Main St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2124
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Brussels, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
50
Students
-13.8% (-8 students) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brussels)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,625 Schools
# Students
50 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBrussels, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550166179
202450162172
202364171174
202272178185
202172174180
202072168171
201995174175
201895171172
201758177180
201658175178
201558168167
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0.50
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrussels, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.500.660.65
20240.500.660.65
20230.410.660.65
20220.330.650.64
20210.330.650.64
20200.330.660.64
20190.380.650.63
20180.380.650.63
20170.290.620.61
20160.290.620.61
20150.290.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
27 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
54%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrussels, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202554%51%52%
202454%51%52%
202372%51%52%
202279%53%54%
202179%52%54%
202079%52%54%
201975%53%56%
201875%53%56%
201783%56%58%
201683%56%58%
201583%55%58%
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# 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
23 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrussels, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202546%26%26%
202446%26%26%
202328%26%25%
202221%25%25%
202121%25%25%
202021%25%24%
201925%25%24%
201825%24%23%
201717%22%22%
201617%23%22%
201517%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
4 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrussels, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201919:113:112:1
201819:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brussels, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Brussels, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Brussels?
1 private schools are located in Brussels.
What percentage of students in Brussels go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Brussels are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brussels?
100% of private schools in Brussels are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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