Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Good Shepherd Early Childhood offers a Christ-centered education for young 3's, 3's and 4's, and 4's and 5's. We are open from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. "It's a great day to be a Charger!"

Best Madison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 6,056 students in Madison County, IL (there are 85 public schools, serving 37,485 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Madison County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Madison County, IL include St. Boniface Catholic School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, and Evangelical School.
The average tuition cost is $7,792, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
78% of private schools in Madison County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Evangelical School
(Christian)
1212 W Homer M Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-1599
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Good Shepherd Early Childhood offers a Christ-centered education for young 3's, 3's and 4's, and 4's and 5's. We are open from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. "It's a great day to be a Charger!"
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
304 South St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3145
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marquette Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
219 E 4th St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maryville Christian School
(Baptist)
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
822 W Homer Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-4216
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
St. Boniface Catholic School
(Catholic)
128 N Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-6917
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
(2)
210 N Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-5450
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 Water St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Collinsville Christian Academy
(Christian)
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Connect Christian School
(Baptist)
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Edwardsville KinderCare
Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Gr: NS-PK
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6809 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-9153
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
1900 Saint Clair Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-5500
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Metro East Montessori School
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-3154
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Tuition listed
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Catholic)
2300 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
St. John Neumann Catholic School
St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN
(Catholic)
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1416 Main St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7525
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3237 W Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 797-7933
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Tuition listed
4 Saint Kevins Drive
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 259-6040
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
801 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
40 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,056 Students
252,129 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
431 Teachers
18,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,792
$12,512
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$943
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
307 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
271 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
4,260 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
70%
51%
# 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
1,197 Students
65,550 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Madison County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Madison County, IL include St. Boniface Catholic School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, and Evangelical School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
38 private schools are located in Madison County.
How much do private schools cost in Madison County?
The average tuition cost is $7,792, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
78% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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