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Effingham Private Elementary Schools

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Effingham 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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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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Effingham, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
714
Students
6%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Effingham)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
955 Schools
# Students
714 Students
183,289 Students
% Students of Color
6%
32%
0.43
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
17,357 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
14,636 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
516 Students
99,625 Students
% White Students
72%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
166 Students
43,977 Students
% of Others Students
23%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
14,099 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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