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Best Jersey County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 424 students in Jersey County, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,608 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Jersey County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jersey County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School
St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students
Catholic
412 S State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4823
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Map of Childrens Tribe
Childrens Tribe
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearJersey County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
424 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025212166179
2024212162172
2023212171174
2022353178185
2021353174180
2020353168171
2019414174175
2018414171172
2017489177180
2016489175178
2015489168167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20255%34%34%
20245%34%34%
20235%34%33%
20221%34%33%
20211%34%32%
20201%35%32%
20193%33%31%
20183%33%31%
20171%34%32%
20161%34%32%
20151%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201919:113:112:1
201819:114:112:1
201720:114:112:1
201620:114:112:1
201520:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.290.660.65
20240.290.660.65
20230.290.660.65
20220.200.650.64
20210.200.650.64
20200.200.660.64
20190.290.650.63
20180.290.650.63
20170.270.620.61
20160.270.620.61
20150.270.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20232%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
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# White Students
353 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
83%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202583%51%52%
202483%51%52%
202383%51%52%
202289%53%54%
202189%52%54%
202089%52%54%
201983%53%56%
201883%53%56%
201785%56%58%
201685%56%58%
201585%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
54 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJersey County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202513%26%26%
202413%26%26%
202313%26%25%
202210%25%25%
202110%25%25%
202010%25%24%
201914%25%24%
201814%24%23%
201714%22%22%
201614%23%22%
201514%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jersey County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Jersey County, IL is St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Jersey County?
2 private schools are located in Jersey County.
What percentage of students in Jersey County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Jersey County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jersey County?
50% of private schools in Jersey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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