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Mount Sterling Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 125 students in Mount Sterling, IL, 16% of all K-12 students in Mount Sterling, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Mount Sterling, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mount Sterling Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
408 W Washington St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-2825
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Mount Sterling, IL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
125
Students
3%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Mount Sterling)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,624 Schools
# Students
125 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
3%
34%
0.44
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
87 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
69%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mount Sterling, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Mount Sterling, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Mount Sterling?
1 private schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What percentage of students in Mount Sterling go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Mount Sterling are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Sterling?
100% of private schools in Mount Sterling are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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