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Granite City Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 251 students in Granite City, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private preschools in Granite City, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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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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

2
Private Schools
251
Students
$10,950
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Granite City)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
251 Students
181,201 Students
% Students of Color
12%
33%
0.54
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
436 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
148 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
59%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
86 Students
57,573 Students
% of Others Students
34%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
12,997 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
49%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,950
$8,969
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$3,375
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Granite City, IL?
2 private preschools are located in Granite City, IL.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Granite City?
50% of private preschools in Granite City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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