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Effingham County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 895 students in Effingham County, IL.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Anthony Grade School
St. Anthony Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students
Catholic
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
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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
3 Schools
# Students
895 Students
183,277 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
14,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,235
$9,535
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,336

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
497 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
660 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
74%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
201 Students
43,887 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Effingham County, IL is St. Anthony Grade School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Effingham County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Effingham County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Effingham County?
100% of private elementary schools in Effingham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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