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Jasper County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 183 students in Jasper County, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,189 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Jasper County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Jasper County (2026-27)

Map of St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Catholic
306 W. Jourdan Street
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
183 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
185 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
98%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jasper County, IL?
1 private schools are located in Jasper County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jasper County?
100% of private schools in Jasper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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