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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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Effingham County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Effingham County Private Schools (2026)

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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Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
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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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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEffingham County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
1,089 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025272166179
2024274162172
2023274171174
2022281178185
2021281174180
2020281168171
2019253174175
2018252171172
2017229177180
2016229175178
2015185168167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20255%34%34%
20245%34%34%
20234%34%33%
20226%34%33%
20216%34%32%
20206%35%32%
20193%33%31%
20183%33%31%
20174%34%32%
20164%34%32%
20154%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202517:113:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202550%53%55%
202450%52%54%
202350%50%54%
202250%51%54%
202150%50%54%
202050%50%54%
201950%50%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024191715
2023191715
2022191715
2021191715
2020191715
2019191715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,110
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$4,110$12,671$15,012
2024$3,750$9,594$13,254
2023$3,600$8,924$12,626
2022$3,600$8,609$12,187
2021$3,600$8,334$11,800
2020$3,600$8,312$11,512
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Average % on Financial Aid
6%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20256%34%34%
20246%33%34%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.360.660.65
20240.370.660.65
20230.340.660.65
20220.370.650.64
20210.370.650.64
20200.370.660.64
20190.340.650.63
20180.340.650.63
20170.360.620.61
20160.360.620.61
20150.360.630.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20192%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
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# White Students
848 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
78%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202578%51%52%
202477%51%52%
202379%51%52%
202278%53%54%
202178%52%54%
202078%52%54%
201979%53%56%
201880%53%56%
201778%56%58%
201678%56%58%
201578%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
202 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202518%26%26%
202419%26%26%
202318%26%25%
202218%25%25%
202118%25%25%
202018%25%24%
201918%25%24%
201818%24%23%
201719%22%22%
201619%23%22%
201519%23%21%
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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 High School and St. Anthony Grade 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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