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East Saint Louis Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)

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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-44.4% (-4 schools) 10-yr
351
Students
-43.9% (-275 students) 10-yr
98%
Students of Color
+11.4% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-28.6% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Saint Louis)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEast Saint Louis, IL Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20225
20216
20208
20198
20188
20176
20167
20159
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# Students
351 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202570166179
202481162172
202396171174
2022102178185
2021100174180
202088168171
201990174175
201890171172
201792177180
201684175178
201570168167
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% Students of Color
98%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202598%34%34%
202495%34%34%
202395%34%33%
202293%34%33%
202194%34%32%
202094%35%32%
201988%33%31%
201888%33%31%
201796%34%32%
201696%34%32%
201588%35%32%
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0.27
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.270.660.65
20240.570.660.65
20230.510.660.65
20220.520.650.64
20210.480.650.64
20200.460.660.64
20190.570.650.63
20180.570.650.63
20170.520.620.61
20160.470.620.61
20150.490.630.61
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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
3 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
202426%10%9%
202322%10%9%
202226%10%8%
202121%10%9%
202018%10%9%
201922%9%8%
201822%9%8%
201723%9%8%
201619%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
296 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
84%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202584%8%7%
202460%8%7%
202366%8%8%
202264%8%7%
202169%8%7%
202071%9%8%
201961%9%7%
201861%9%7%
201765%9%7%
201670%9%7%
201568%9%8%
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# White Students
3 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
1%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%51%52%
20244%51%52%
20235%51%52%
20226%53%54%
20216%52%54%
20206%52%54%
201912%53%56%
201812%53%56%
20174%56%58%
20164%56%58%
20159%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
49 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514%26%26%
202410%26%26%
20237%26%25%
20224%25%25%
20214%25%25%
20205%25%24%
20195%25%24%
20185%24%23%
20178%22%22%
20167%23%22%
201522%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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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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