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Best Jersey County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 424 students in Jersey County, IL (there are , serving 2,608 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Jersey County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jersey County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students
Catholic
412 S State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4823
Map of Childrens Tribe
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
424 Students
251,321 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
353 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
83%
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
54 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jersey County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Jersey County, IL is St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Jersey County?
2 private schools are located in Jersey County.
What percentage of students in Jersey County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Jersey County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jersey County?
50% of private schools in Jersey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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