Best Jefferson County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 31 students in Jefferson County, IL.
100% of private high schools in Jefferson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private High 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
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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
31 Students
89,879 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
7,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$15,754

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
22 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
71%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
7 Students
12,146 Students
% of Others Students
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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