Macoupin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 132 students in Macoupin County, IL (there are 30 public schools, serving 7,138 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Macoupin County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Macoupin County (2026-27)

Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
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Macoupin County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Catholic
419 E Main St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3210

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
132 Students
251,324 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
81 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
61%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
39%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Macoupin County, IL?
1 private schools are located in Macoupin County, IL.
What percentage of students in Macoupin County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Macoupin County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Macoupin County?
100% of private schools in Macoupin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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