Best Jefferson County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 138 students in Jefferson County, IL.
100% of private preschools in Jefferson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Preschools 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

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
138 Students
182,057 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
12,976 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
98 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
71%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
57,909 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Jefferson County, IL?
1 private preschools are located in Jefferson County, IL.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private preschools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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