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Best 62269 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 927 students in 62269, IL (there are 12 public schools, serving 7,746 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 62269, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 62269, 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 62269, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked 62269 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

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
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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 62269, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 62269, IL include First Baptist Academy and St. Clare Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 62269?
5 private schools are located in 62269.
How diverse are private schools in 62269?
62269 private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62269 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 62269 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62269?
40% of private schools in 62269 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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