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Best O Fallon Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 927 students in O Fallon, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 7,746 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in O Fallon, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in O Fallon, IL include First Baptist Academy and St. Clare Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private schools in O Fallon, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked O Fallon Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Clare Catholic School
(Catholic)
214 W 3rd St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6327
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery School
Daycare / Preschool
810 Obernuefemann Road
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3670
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students
Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Special Program Emphasis
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1160 Fortune Boulevard
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-2750
Gr: NS-K Acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in O Fallon, IL?
The top ranked private schools in O Fallon, IL include First Baptist Academy and St. Clare Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in O Fallon?
5 private schools are located in O Fallon.
How diverse are private schools in O Fallon?
O Fallon private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in O Fallon go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in O Fallon are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in O Fallon?
40% of private schools in O Fallon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in O Fallon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in O Fallon include: Discovery School vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Discovery School

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