Vincent Gray Academy in East Saint Louis, IL, is a Christian–oriented alternative co–ed school serving the UG grade with an enrollment of 35 students in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a teaching staff of 5, supporting a small educational environment.
Founded in 1980, Vincent Gray Academy reflects full student diversity, with 100% of enrolled students identified as students of color.
Vincent Gray Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Vincent Gray Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Vincent Gray Academy?
The application deadline for Vincent Gray Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Vincent Gray Academy is Jtc Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Christian Hospital Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11133 Dunn Rd Floor Pfd 1st
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-5600
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
4130 Wyoming Street
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 771-7674
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 771-7674
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Sports: 4 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
3.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Muhammad Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
3625 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
3.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
(Catholic)
701 N Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran Association For Special Education
Special Education School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3558 S Jefferson Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 268-1234
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 268-1234
4.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
4.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Map St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
4.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
4130 Wyoming Street
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 771-7674
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 771-7674
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Sports: 4 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
3.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Muhammad Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
3625 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
St. Frances Cabrini Academy ![St. Frances Cabrini Academy Photo]( "St. Frances Cabrini Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
3022 Oregon Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-0883
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-0883
4.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Christian Hospital Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11133 Dunn Rd Floor Pfd 1st
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-5600
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Muhammad Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
3625 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori School
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
4.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forest Park Montessori School
Montessori School
2109 S Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
0.1 miles
Gr: PK | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Gordon Bush Alt School For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Gross Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-12
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Tudor Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
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