Best 62864 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 237 students in 62864, IL (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,316 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 62864, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in 62864, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Schools in 62864, IL (2025-26)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 62864, IL?
5 private schools are located in 62864, IL.
How diverse are private schools in 62864?
62864 private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62864 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 62864 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62864?
100% of private schools in 62864 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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