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East Saint Louis Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 316 students in East Saint Louis, IL.
50% of private elementary schools in East Saint Louis, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary 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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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)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
316
Students
-36.5% (-182 students) 10-yr
97%
Students of Color
+14.1% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Saint Louis)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
316 Students
184,024 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202579195199
202490191192
2023117199193
2022119208205
2021112202201
2020107195188
2019110205193
2018110198190
2017123204199
2016105202196
201583197183
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% Students of Color
97%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202597%32%33%
202495%32%32%
202395%32%32%
202293%32%32%
202193%32%31%
202094%33%31%
201987%31%31%
201887%31%30%
201796%32%31%
201696%32%31%
201585%33%31%
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0.30
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.300.640.64
20240.590.650.64
20230.550.650.63
20220.540.640.62
20210.500.640.62
20200.490.650.62
20190.600.640.61
20180.600.630.60
20170.560.600.59
20160.500.610.59
20150.470.610.58
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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
3 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%9%9%
202428%10%9%
202326%10%9%
202227%9%8%
202123%10%9%
202020%10%9%
201924%9%8%
201824%9%8%
201725%8%8%
201621%8%8%
20151%8%8%
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# Black Students
261 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
83%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202583%8%8%
202457%8%8%
202362%8%8%
202262%8%7%
202167%8%8%
202068%9%8%
201957%9%8%
201857%9%8%
201761%8%7%
201667%9%8%
201570%9%8%
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# White Students
3 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
1%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%54%55%
20245%54%55%
20235%53%55%
20227%55%57%
20217%54%57%
20206%54%58%
201913%55%59%
201813%55%59%
20175%59%61%
20164%58%61%
201511%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
49 Students
44,092 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%24%22%
202410%23%22%
20237%24%22%
20224%23%22%
20213%23%20%
20206%22%19%
20196%23%20%
20186%22%20%
20179%20%19%
20168%20%18%
201518%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEast Saint Louis, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202011:113:111:1
201911:113:111:1
201811:113:111:1
201714:113:111:1
201613:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in East Saint Louis, IL?
4 private elementary schools are located in East Saint Louis, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in East Saint Louis?
50% of private elementary schools in East Saint Louis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in East Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?

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