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Effingham Private Preschools

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Effingham Private Preschools (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
$4,470
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
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
1,244 Schools
# Students
714 Students
181,201 Students
% Students of Color
6%
33%
0.43
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
516 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
72%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
166 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,470
$8,969

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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