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Fayette County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 138 students in Fayette County, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 2,888 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Fayette County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Fayette County (2026-27)

Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
E 3rd St
Saint Peter, IL 62880
(618) 349-8888
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Map of Vandalia Christian Academy
Vandalia Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Baptist
201 S 6th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9901
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
138 Students
251,152 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
111 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
80%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
27 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Fayette County, IL?
2 private schools are located in Fayette County, IL.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
100% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).
Which private schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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