Best Jefferson County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 237 students in Jefferson County, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Jefferson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
237 Students
184,236 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
14,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,330
$10,982

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
14,648 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
188 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
78%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
32 Students
43,924 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County, IL?
3 private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private elementary schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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