Top Ranked Monroe County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

49 Teachers

12,950 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	15:1	14:1	12:1
2024	15:1	14:1	12:1
2023	16:1	14:1	12:1
2022	16:1	14:1	12:1
2021	16:1	14:1	12:1
2020	16:1	14:1	12:1
2019	16:1	14:1	12:1
2018	16:1	14:1	12:1
2017	16:1	14:1	12:1
2016	16:1	14:1	12:1
2015	16:1	15:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

31%

49%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	31%	49%	51%
2024	31%	47%	51%
2023	31%	47%	51%
2022	31%	47%	51%
2021	31%	46%	50%
2020	31%	46%	50%
2019	31%	46%	50%
2018	31%	46%	50%
2017	31%	45%	49%
2016	31%	45%	49%
2015	31%	46%	48%

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Average Class Size

16 students

17 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	16	17	16
2024	16	17	16
2023	16	17	16
2022	16	17	16
2021	16	17	16
2020	16	17	16
2019	16	17	16
2018	16	17	16
2017	16	17	16
2016	16	17	16
2015	16	16	16

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,750

$11,126

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	$2,750	$11,528	$12,988
2024	$2,750	$7,850	$10,159
2023	$2,750	$7,262	$9,500
2022	$2,750	$6,990	$8,989
2021	$2,750	$6,733	$8,661
2020	$2,750	$6,588	$8,383
2019	$2,750	$6,498	$8,266
2018	$2,750	$6,221	$7,888
2017	$2,750	$6,112	$7,628
2016	$2,750	$5,726	$7,230
2015	$2,750	$5,351	$6,984

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Average % on Financial Aid

10%

31%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	10%	32%	31%
2024	10%	30%	30%
2023	10%	30%	30%
2022	10%	29%	29%
2021	10%	27%	29%
2020	10%	28%	29%
2019	10%	27%	28%
2018	10%	25%	27%
2017	10%	26%	26%
2016	10%	25%	25%
2015	10%	24%	24%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,200

$3,284

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	$1,200	$2,807	$4,864
2024	$1,200	$2,583	$4,788
2023	$1,200	$2,188	$4,663
2022	$1,200	$2,260	$4,366
2021	$1,200	$2,317	$4,213
2020	$1,200	$2,300	$4,101
2019	$1,200	$2,424	$3,985
2018	$1,200	$2,276	$3,694
2017	$1,200	$2,246	$3,658
2016	$1,200	$2,423	$3,429
2015	$1,200	$2,449	$3,393

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.29

0.66

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	0.29	0.66	0.65
2024	0.29	0.66	0.65
2023	0.35	0.66	0.65
2022	0.35	0.66	0.64
2021	0.35	0.66	0.64
2020	0.35	0.67	0.64
2019	0.67	0.65	0.64
2018	0.67	0.66	0.64
2017	0.26	0.64	0.62
2016	0.26	0.64	0.62
2015	0.26	0.64	0.62

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# American Indian Students

n/a

436 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

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Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%	2%

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# Asian Students

3 Students

6,886 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2023	1%	4%	5%
2022	1%	4%	5%
2021	1%	5%	5%
2020	1%	5%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

1 Student

15,765 Students

% Hispanic Students

n/a

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2023	1%	9%	8%
2022	1%	9%	8%
2021	1%	9%	7%
2020	1%	9%	7%
2019	2%	8%	7%
2018	2%	8%	7%
2017	1%	7%	6%
2016	1%	8%	7%
2015	1%	7%	6%

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# Black Students

1 Student

12,011 Students

% Black Students

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2019	38%	7%	6%
2018	38%	7%	6%

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# White Students

607 Students

87,532 Students

% White Students

83%

48%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	83%	48%	48%
2024	83%	48%	48%
2023	79%	48%	48%
2022	78%	49%	50%
2021	78%	49%	50%
2020	78%	48%	51%
2019	38%	50%	52%
2018	38%	49%	52%
2017	86%	52%	54%
2016	86%	51%	54%
2015	86%	51%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

203 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

121 Students

57,859 Students

% of Others Students

17%

32%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	17%	32%	34%
2024	17%	32%	33%
2023	19%	32%	33%
2022	20%	31%	31%
2021	20%	30%	31%
2020	20%	30%	31%
2019	22%	30%	30%
2018	22%	31%	30%
2017	12%	29%	30%
2016	12%	30%	29%
2015	12%	31%	29%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports

4 sports

5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Monroe County, IL?

The private preschools in Monroe County, IL include SS Peter & Paul Catholic School and Immaculate Conception.

How many private preschools are located in Monroe County?

2 private preschools are located in Monroe County.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?

100% of private preschools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Which private preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Monroe County include: SS Peter & Paul Catholic School vs. Immaculate Conception, Immaculate Conception vs. SS Peter & Paul Catholic School

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Year	Monroe County Average	Illinois (IL) Average	National Average
2025	367	160	191
2024	367	158	187
2023	367	164	185
2022	361	168	188
2021	361	164	184
2020	361	159	179
2019	344	166	182
2018	344	165	181
2017	361	167	183
2016	361	165	181
2015	361	156	173

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Top Ranked Monroe County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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Best Monroe County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions