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Newton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 183 students in Newton, IL, 15% of all K-12 students in Newton, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Newton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Newton, IL (2026-27)

Map of St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Catholic
306 W. Jourdan Street
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
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Newton, IL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
183
Students
2%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,624 Schools
# Students
183 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
2%
34%
0.04
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
185 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
98%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Newton, IL?
1 private schools are located in Newton, IL.
What percentage of students in Newton go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
100% of private schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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