Best Madison County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 1,678 students in Madison County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
83% of private high schools in Madison County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,678
  • Average Tuition: $10,145
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Madison County, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,678
  • Average Tuition: $10,145
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Madison County, IL School Trends

Top Ranked Madison County Private High Schools (2026)

Map of Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Map of Marquette Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
219 E 4th St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
(1)
Map of Maryville Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students
Catholic
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Map of Central Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Map of Collinsville Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Map of Connect Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Map of Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Map of Metro-east Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
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Madison County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Rivers Of Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Christian
3237 W Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 797-7933
Map of St. Kevin School
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
4 Saint Kevins Drive
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 259-6040
Map of Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Catholic
801 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
1,678 Students
89,976 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
160 Teachers
7,571 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,145
$15,812
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$5,686
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.91 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
126 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,518 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
86%
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
70 Students
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Madison County, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Madison County, IL include Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), St. Mary's School, and Maryville Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Madison County?
10 private high schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private high schools in Madison County?
Madison County private high schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
83% of private high schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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