For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 183 students in Jasper County, IL (there are , serving 1,189 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Jasper County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Jasper County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
(Catholic)
306 W. Jourdan Street
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Overview
This County (Jasper County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
183 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
185 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
98%
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
n/a
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jasper County, IL?
1 private schools are located in Jasper County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jasper County?
100% of private schools in Jasper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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