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Best 62040 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 570 students in 62040, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,809 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 62040, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in 62040, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in 62040, IL (2026)

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 | 46 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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62040, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 62040, IL?
6 private schools are located in 62040, IL.
How diverse are private schools in 62040?
62040 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62040 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 62040 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62040?
67% of private schools in 62040 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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