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
School Type
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville is Kemmerer Village School (12.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary School (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Visionway ![Visionway Photo - The Big Purple Bus!]( "Visionway Photo - The Big Purple Bus!")
(Christian)
1124 N Webster Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
12.6 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
15.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
12.6 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
15.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School ![Lutheran High School Photo]( "Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
21.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
24.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Visionway ![Visionway Photo - The Big Purple Bus!]( "Visionway Photo - The Big Purple Bus!")
(Christian)
1124 N Webster Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
12.6 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
15.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
422 S Washington St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6501
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
15.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
St. Isidores Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
20.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
8965.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Edwards St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3220
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3220
8965.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
8965.6 miles
Gr: 6-12
Enos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
8965.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Springfield High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
8965.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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