For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 230 students in Highland, IL (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,574 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Highland, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Highland, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Highland, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1416 Main St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7525
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7525
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Overview
This Town (Highland)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
230 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
164 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
71%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
65 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Highland, IL?
1 private schools are located in Highland, IL.
What percentage of students in Highland go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Highland are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Highland?
100% of private schools in Highland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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