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Monroe County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 912 students in Monroe County, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,036 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Monroe County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2026-27)

Immaculate Conception Photo
Immaculate Conception
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
321 S Metter Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
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Map of SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Catholic
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
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Map of Gibault Catholic
Gibault Catholic
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
501 Columbia Ave
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
912 Students
251,152 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,050
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$4,577

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
757 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
83%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
123 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, IL include SS Peter & Paul Catholic School and Immaculate Conception.
How many private schools are located in Monroe County?
3 private schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
100% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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