Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff

Best Effingham County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,089 students in Effingham County, IL (there are 17 public schools, serving 5,070 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Effingham County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Effingham County, IL include St. Anthony Grade School and St. Anthony High School.
100% of private schools in Effingham County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Effingham County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anthony Grade School
(Catholic)
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Anthony High School
(Catholic)
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students

Overview

This County (Effingham County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,089 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,110
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
9 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
848 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
78%
51%
# 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
202 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Effingham County, IL include St. Anthony Grade School and St. Anthony High School.
How many private schools are located in Effingham County?
4 private schools are located in Effingham County.
What percentage of students in Effingham County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Effingham County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Effingham County?
100% of private schools in Effingham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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