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East Saint Louis Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 351 students in East Saint Louis, IL, 4% of all K-12 students in East Saint Louis, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
60% of private schools in East Saint Louis, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in East Saint Louis, IL (2026-27)

Map of Jtc Academy
Jtc Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
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Map of Jtc Boys Academy
Jtc Boys Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
353 N 88th St Hwy 157
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
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Map of Sister Thea Bowman
Sister Thea Bowman
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
Catholic
8213 Church Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
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Map of Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
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Map of Vincent Gray Academy
Vincent Gray Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 35 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1048 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 875-7880
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East Saint Louis, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: K-9 | 104 students
Catholic
116 E 1st St
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 337-2880
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Map of Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Catholic
2727 N 43rd Street
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 271-8600
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East Saint Louis, IL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
351
Students
98%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Saint Louis)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
351 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
98%
34%
0.27
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
296 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
84%
9%
# White Students
3 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
1%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
49 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in East Saint Louis, IL?
5 private schools are located in East Saint Louis, IL.
How diverse are private schools in East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis private schools are approximately 98% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in East Saint Louis go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in East Saint Louis are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Saint Louis?
60% of private schools in East Saint Louis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in East Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?

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