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Best Calhoun County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 147 students in Calhoun County, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Calhoun County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Calhoun County Private Elementary 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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Map of St. Norbert School
St. Norbert School
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Catholic
401 Vineyard St
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2514
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearCalhoun County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
147 Students
184,093 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202574195199
202474191192
202372199193
202288208205
202188202201
202088195188
201994205193
201894198190
201773204199
201673202196
201573197183
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202218:113:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:111:1
201921:113:111:1
201821:113:111:1
201718:113:111:1
201618:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
$9,515

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.490.640.64
20240.490.650.64
20230.450.650.63
20220.490.640.62
20210.490.640.62
20200.490.650.62
20190.490.640.61
20180.490.630.60
20170.350.600.59
20160.350.610.59
20150.350.610.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
n/a
14,638 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
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# White Students
86 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
59%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202559%54%55%
202459%54%55%
202366%53%55%
202257%55%57%
202157%54%57%
202057%54%58%
201961%55%59%
201861%55%59%
201777%59%61%
201677%58%61%
201577%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
61 Students
44,153 Students
% of Others Students
41%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202541%24%22%
202441%23%22%
202334%24%22%
202243%23%22%
202143%23%20%
202043%22%19%
201938%23%20%
201838%22%20%
201723%20%19%
201623%20%18%
201523%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Calhoun County, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Calhoun County?
100% of private elementary schools in Calhoun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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