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Jefferson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 237 students in Jefferson County, IL (there are 26 public schools, serving 5,325 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)

Map of Mt. Vernon Christian School
Mt. Vernon Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Baptist
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Catholic
1416 Main St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 360-1005
(1)
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
237 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,330
$10,418

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
10 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
188 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
78%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
32 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, IL?
3 private schools are located in Jefferson County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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