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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 97%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
71% of private schools in Edwardsville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Edwardsville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Boniface Catholic School
St. Boniface Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 30 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
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
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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
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

7
Private Schools
987
Students
$5,750
Avg. Tuition
24
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Edwardsville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
987 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
6%
34%
0.45
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
10 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
683 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
69%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
272 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,750
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Edwardsville, IL include St. Boniface Catholic School, St. Marys School, and Trinity Lutheran 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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