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 5,860 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).

Private Schools in 62040, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
1900 Saint Clair Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-5500
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Metro East Montessori School
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Catholic)
2300 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Word Of Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
4870 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-3744
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 62040 Illinois

62040, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3237 W Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 797-7933
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Tuition listed

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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