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Smithton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 72 students in Smithton, IL, 12% of all K-12 students in Smithton, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Smithton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Smithton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: K-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
10 S Lincoln St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
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Smithton, IL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
72
Students
$3,725
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Smithton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,624 Schools
# Students
72 Students
251,152 Students
0.18
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
65 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
90%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
7 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
10%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,725
$10,404
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Smithton, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Smithton, IL is St. John The Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Smithton?
1 private schools are located in Smithton.
What percentage of students in Smithton go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Smithton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Smithton?
100% of private schools in Smithton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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