Effingham County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 714 students in Effingham County, IL.
100% of private preschools in Effingham County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Effingham County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of St. Anthony Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students
Catholic
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
714 Students
181,197 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
12,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
15,755 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,009 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
516 Students
87,463 Students
% White Students
72%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
166 Students
57,650 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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