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Edwardsville Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 987 students in Edwardsville, IL, 15% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private schools in Edwardsville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Edwardsville Private Schools (2026-27)

The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
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Map of St. Boniface Catholic School
St. Boniface Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Catholic
128 N Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-6917
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Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
600 Water St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
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Edwardsville KinderCare Photo
Edwardsville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
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Map of Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
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Map of Metro-east Lutheran High School
Metro-east Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
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Edwardsville, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+40.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
987
Students
+4.0% (+38 students) 10-yr
$12,167
Avg. Tuition
+87.2% (+$5,667) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-5.6% (-1 student) 10-yr
6%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+6.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Edwardsville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,625 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEdwardsville, IL Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
987 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025197166179
2024197162172
2023185171174
2022191178185
2021191174180
2020191168171
2019192174175
2018192171172
2017237177180
2016237175178
2015237168167
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% Students of Color
6%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%34%34%
20246%34%34%
20235%34%33%
20225%34%33%
20215%34%32%
20205%35%32%
20195%33%31%
20185%33%31%
20178%34%32%
20168%34%32%
20158%35%32%
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0.45
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.450.660.65
20240.450.660.65
20230.420.660.65
20220.450.650.64
20210.450.650.64
20200.450.660.64
20190.440.650.63
20180.440.650.63
20170.430.620.61
20160.430.620.61
20150.430.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
683 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
69%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202569%51%52%
202469%51%52%
202373%51%52%
202269%53%54%
202169%52%54%
202069%52%54%
201970%53%56%
201870%53%56%
201772%56%58%
201672%56%58%
201572%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
272 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202528%26%26%
202428%26%26%
202324%26%25%
202228%25%25%
202128%25%25%
202028%25%24%
201926%25%24%
201826%24%23%
201724%22%22%
201624%23%22%
201524%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202517:113:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202317:113:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201917:113:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%53%55%
202450%52%54%
202350%50%54%
202250%51%54%
202150%50%54%
202050%50%54%
201950%50%53%
201850%49%53%
201750%48%53%
201650%49%52%
201550%50%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025171615
2024181715
2023181715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017181715
2016181715
2015181715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,167
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$12,167$12,671$15,012
2024$5,750$9,594$13,254
2023$5,750$8,924$12,626
2022$5,750$8,609$12,187
2021$5,750$8,334$11,800
2020$5,750$8,312$11,512
2019$5,750$8,068$11,293
2018$5,750$7,898$11,017
2017$6,500$7,863$10,708
2016$6,500$7,289$10,356
2015$6,500$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%34%34%
202450%33%34%
202350%33%34%
202250%32%33%
202150%31%33%
202050%32%32%
201950%31%31%
201850%30%30%
201750%29%30%
201650%29%29%
201550%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,403

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,000$3,868$7,073
2024$2,000$3,415$6,930
2023$2,000$2,426$6,469
2022$2,000$2,492$6,289
2021$2,000$2,514$6,055
2020$2,000$2,509$5,921
2019$2,000$2,541$5,795
2018$2,000$2,466$5,456
2017$2,000$2,525$5,319
2016$2,000$2,614$5,105
2015$2,000$2,666$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearEdwardsville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561%84%81%
202497%90%85%
202397%91%85%
202297%91%85%
202197%91%85%
202097%91%85%
201997%90%85%
201897%90%85%
201797%90%85%
201697%92%85%
201597%92%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Edwardsville, IL include St. Marys School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Boniface Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Edwardsville?
7 private schools are located in Edwardsville.
How diverse are private schools in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Edwardsville go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Edwardsville?
71% of private schools in Edwardsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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