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Steeleville Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 142 students in Steeleville, IL, 23% of all K-12 students in Steeleville, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Steeleville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Steeleville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Marks Lutheran School
St. Marks Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
504 N James St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3838
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Steeleville, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
142
Students
-2.7% (-4 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Steeleville)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,624 Schools
# Students
142 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025142166179
2024142162172
2023118171174
2022112178185
2021112174180
2020112168171
2019125174175
2018125171172
2017146177180
2016146175178
2015146168167
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% Students of Color
2%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%34%34%
20242%34%34%
20191%33%31%
20181%33%31%
20171%34%32%
20161%34%32%
20151%35%32%
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0.51
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.510.660.65
20240.510.660.65
20230.500.660.65
20220.490.650.64
20210.490.650.64
20200.490.660.64
20190.440.650.63
20180.440.650.63
20170.430.620.61
20160.430.620.61
20150.430.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
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# White Students
79 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
55%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202556%51%52%
202456%51%52%
202356%51%52%
202259%53%54%
202159%52%54%
202059%52%54%
201969%53%56%
201869%53%56%
201769%56%58%
201669%56%58%
201569%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
61 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
43%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202542%26%26%
202442%26%26%
202344%26%25%
202241%25%25%
202141%25%25%
202041%25%24%
201930%25%24%
201830%24%23%
201731%22%22%
201631%23%22%
201531%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSteeleville, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Steeleville, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Steeleville, IL is St. Marks Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Steeleville?
1 private schools are located in Steeleville.
What percentage of students in Steeleville go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Steeleville are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Steeleville?
100% of private schools in Steeleville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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