Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jtc Boys Academy
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Jtc Boys Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2007
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
Catholic
8213 Church Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
Distance: 3.3 mi
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
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Catholic
5303 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
Distance: 3.3 mi
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
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
Catholic
8213 Church Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Catholic
5303 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
5915 N Belt W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
5915 N Belt W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Mason/clark Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
2.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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