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Granite City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 579 students in Granite City, IL, 9% of all K-12 students in Granite City, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Granite City, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Granite City, IL (2026-27)

Map of Central Baptist School
Central Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
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Map of Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
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Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: K-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1900 Saint Clair Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-5500
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Map of Metro East Montessori School
Metro East Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
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Map of St. Elizabeth Elementary School
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
2300 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
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Map of Word Of Life Christian Academy
Word Of Life Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Pentecostal
4870 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-3744
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Granite City, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Rivers Of Life Christian School
Rivers Of Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Christian
3237 W Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 797-7933
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Granite City, IL Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
579
Students
$10,950
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Granite City)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
579 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
27%
34%
0.63
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
56 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
320 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
55%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
133 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,950
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Granite City, IL?
6 private schools are located in Granite City, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Granite City?
Granite City private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Granite City go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Granite City are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Granite City?
67% of private schools in Granite City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Granite City are often viewed compared to one another?

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