Best Jefferson County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)

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

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
237 Students
184,133 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
14,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,330
$9,544

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
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
188 Students
99,692 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
44,223 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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