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Effingham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 914 students in Effingham, IL, 29% of all K-12 students in Effingham, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Effingham, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Effingham Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Anthony Grade School
St. Anthony Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
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Map of St. Anthony High School
St. Anthony High School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Catholic
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
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Effingham, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
914
Students
$4,470
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Effingham)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
914 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
5%
34%
0.37
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
9 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
704 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
77%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
173 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,470
$10,404

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Effingham, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Effingham, IL include St. Anthony Grade School and St. Anthony High School.
How many private schools are located in Effingham?
3 private schools are located in Effingham.
What percentage of students in Effingham go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Effingham are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Effingham?
100% of private schools in Effingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Effingham are often viewed compared to one another?

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