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Mount Vernon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 237 students in Mount Vernon, IL, 7% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Mount Vernon, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mount Vernon, IL (2026-27)

Map of Coram Deo Classical Christian School
Coram Deo Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Baptist
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
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Map of Coram Deo Classical School
Coram Deo Classical School
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
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Map of Mt. Vernon Christian School
Mt. Vernon Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Baptist
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Catholic
1416 Main St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 360-1005
(1)
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
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Mount Vernon, IL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
237
Students
$3,330
Avg. Tuition
10%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mount Vernon)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
237 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
10%
34%
0.37
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
10 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
188 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
78%
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
32 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,330
$10,418
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mount Vernon, IL?
5 private schools are located in Mount Vernon, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Mount Vernon go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Vernon?
100% of private schools in Mount Vernon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?

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