Jtc Boys Academy in East Saint Louis, IL, serves 12 students in grades 8 through 12 as a nonsectarian special education school located in a suburban community.
Founded in 2007, the school has one teacher and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
The school's enrollment is 100% students of color, reflecting high diversity in the East Saint Louis area.
Jtc Boys Academy is part of the local private school landscape alongside other nearby schools serving middle and high school grades within 3 miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Jtc Boys Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
2007
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: JTC Academy creates a nurturing and challenging environment in which all students achieve success.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jtc Boys Academy?
The application deadline for Jtc Boys Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Jtc Boys Academy is Jtc Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blessed Sacrament School (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
Sister Thea Bowman
(Catholic)
8213 Church Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Tuition listed
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
2.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Althoff Catholic High School ![Althoff Catholic High School Photo]( "Althoff Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Henry Elementary School
(Catholic)
5303 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
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