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Effingham County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,095 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Effingham County 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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Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 20 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
# Students
1,095 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,235
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,577

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
9 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
848 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
77%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
208 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
19%
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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