Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville

Menta Academy Cornerstone–taylorville in Taylorville, IL, serves 81 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, town–based environment.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 27:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its co–ed alternative education program.
Approximately 10% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Menta Academy Cornerstone–taylorville is an alternative school offering K–12 education within the Taylorville community.
The school is located near other private schools such as St.
Mary School and Visionway, providing families with multiple educational options in the Taylorville area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville?
The application deadline for Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,006 for elementary schools and $15,730 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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