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Effingham ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 914 students in Effingham, IL, 29% of all K-12 students in Effingham, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Effingham, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Effingham ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of St. Anthony Grade School
St. Anthony Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
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Map of St. Anthony High School
St. Anthony High School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Catholic
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
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Effingham, IL ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

3
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
914
Students
+17.6% (+137 students) 10-yr
$4,470
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.8% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Effingham)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
914 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025305166179
2024305162172
2023308171174
2022319178185
2021319174180
2020319168171
2019281174175
2018281171172
2017259177180
2016259175178
2015259168167
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% Students of Color
5%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%34%34%
20245%34%34%
20234%34%33%
20227%34%33%
20217%34%32%
20207%35%32%
20194%33%31%
20184%33%31%
20174%34%32%
20164%34%32%
20154%35%32%
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0.37
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.370.660.65
20240.370.660.65
20230.360.660.65
20220.390.650.64
20210.390.650.64
20200.390.660.64
20190.360.650.63
20180.360.650.63
20170.380.620.61
20160.380.620.61
20150.380.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
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# White Students
704 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
77%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202577%51%52%
202477%51%52%
202378%51%52%
202276%53%54%
202176%52%54%
202076%52%54%
201978%53%56%
201878%53%56%
201776%56%58%
201676%56%58%
201576%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
173 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519%26%26%
202419%26%26%
202318%26%25%
202219%25%25%
202119%25%25%
202019%25%24%
201919%25%24%
201819%24%23%
201721%22%22%
201621%23%22%
201521%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEffingham, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202517:113:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202317:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,470
$10,423
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Effingham, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Effingham, IL include St. Anthony High School and St. Anthony Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Effingham?
3 private schools are located in Effingham.
What percentage of students in Effingham go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Effingham are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Effingham?
100% of private schools in Effingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Effingham are often viewed compared to one another?

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