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Best Alton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,005 students in Alton, IL (there are , serving 4,283 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Alton, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Alton, IL include St. Mary's School, Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
71% of private schools in Alton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Alton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Marquette Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
219 E 4th St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
536 E 3rd St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8523
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
Mississippi Valley Christian School
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(Baptist)
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Vision Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
512 Spring St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 979-9357
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
Toddle Towne Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3839 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-8852
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Alton, Illinois

Alton, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Overview

This Town (Alton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,005 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,925
$12,508
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$949
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
114 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
676 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
65%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
137 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Alton, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Alton, IL include St. Mary's School, Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Alton?
7 private schools are located in Alton.
How diverse are private schools in Alton?
Alton private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Alton go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Alton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alton?
71% of private schools in Alton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Alton are often viewed compared to one another?

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