For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 987 students in 62025, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,761 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 62025, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 62025, IL include St. Marys School, Trinity Lutheran School, and The Goddard School.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
71% of private schools in 62025, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked 62025 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Boniface Catholic School
(Catholic)
128 N Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-6917
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-6917
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 Water St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Edwardsville KinderCare ![Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.]( "Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.")
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Gr: NS-PK
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 62025, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 62025, IL include St. Marys School, Trinity Lutheran School, and The Goddard School.
How many private schools are located in 62025?
7 private schools are located in 62025.
How diverse are private schools in 62025?
62025 private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62025 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 62025 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62025?
71% of private schools in 62025 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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