Best St. Clair County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 3,906 students in St. Clair County, IL (there are 94 public schools, serving 39,299 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average tuition cost is $5,555, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,457.
67% of private schools in St. Clair County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 3,906
  • Average Tuition: $5,555
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View St. Clair County, IL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 3,906
  • Average Tuition: $5,555
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View St. Clair County, IL School Trends

Top Ranked St. Clair County Private Schools (2026)

Althoff Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Map of First Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
(1)
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Catholic
504 Fountains Pkwy
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 628-7395
Map of St. Clare Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students
Catholic
214 W 3rd St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6327
Map of 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
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1810 Mcclintock Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
Map of Asp2 Steam Academy Inc
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Map of Bekidz (true Vine Bekidz)
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5700 Old Collinsville Rd Fairview Heights, IL, US 62208
Belleville, IL 62221
(405) 696-9500
Berean Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
(1)
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Map of Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students
Baptist
423 Lucinda Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-3620
Map of Discovery School
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
810 Obernuefemann Road
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3670
Map of Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Specialized Curriculum
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1160 Fortune Boulevard
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-2750
Governor French Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
(3)
Map of Holy Childhood Of Jesus School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Catholic
215 N John St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2922
Map of Illinois Center For Autism
Gr: Inquire with school | 112 students
Special Education School
548 S Ruby Ln
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 973-2485
Map of Illinois Center For Autism
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
Map of Jtc Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
Map of Jtc Boys Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
353 N 88th St Hwy 157
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in St. Clair County, Illinois

St. Clair County Private Schools (Closed)

Apostolic Learning Academy Photo
Gr: K-12
Pentecostal
400 Louisa Avenue
Dupo, IL 62239
(618) 286-4279
Map of Faith Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
413 E Main St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-3391
Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: K-9 | 104 students
Catholic
116 E 1st St
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 337-2880
Map of Holy Rosary School
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Catholic
2727 N 43rd Street
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 271-8600
Map of St. Agatha Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Catholic
207 S Market St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2170
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Catholic
1722 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-2476

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
33 Schools
# Students
3,906 Students
251,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
303 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,555
$12,457
Average Summer Program Cost
$725
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$4,422
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
707 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
18%
9%
# White Students
2,245 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
58%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
752 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, IL include Althoff Catholic High School, First Baptist Academy, and St. Clare Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in St. Clair County?
33 private schools are located in St. Clair County.
How much do private schools cost in St. Clair County?
The average tuition cost is $5,555, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,457.
How diverse are private schools in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in St. Clair County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in St. Clair County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Clair County?
67% of private schools in St. Clair County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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