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Bethalto ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 388 students in Bethalto, IL, 16% of all K-12 students in Bethalto, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Bethalto, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bethalto ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
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Map of Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
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Bethalto, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
388
Students
-17.4% (-82 students) 10-yr
$4,895
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
-20.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bethalto)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
388 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025194166179
2024194162172
2023183171174
2022190178185
2021190174180
2020190168171
2019215174175
2018215171172
2017235177180
2016235175178
2015235168167
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% Students of Color
4%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%34%34%
20244%34%34%
20233%34%33%
20224%34%33%
20214%34%32%
20204%35%32%
20194%33%31%
20184%33%31%
20175%34%32%
20165%34%32%
20155%35%32%
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0.51
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.510.660.65
20240.510.660.65
20230.510.660.65
20220.460.650.64
20210.460.650.64
20200.460.660.64
20190.500.650.63
20180.500.650.63
20170.490.620.61
20160.490.620.61
20150.490.630.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
226 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
58%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202558%51%52%
202458%51%52%
202354%51%52%
202266%53%54%
202166%52%54%
202066%52%54%
201960%53%56%
201860%53%56%
201761%56%58%
201661%56%58%
201561%55%58%
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# 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
155 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
40%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%26%26%
202440%26%26%
202345%26%25%
202232%25%25%
202132%25%25%
202032%25%24%
201938%25%24%
201838%24%23%
201737%22%22%
201637%23%22%
201537%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202319:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025161615
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015161715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,895
$12,436
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Bethalto, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Bethalto?
2 private schools are located in Bethalto.
What percentage of students in Bethalto go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Bethalto are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bethalto?
100% of private schools in Bethalto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bethalto are often viewed compared to one another?

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