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Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville

100 W Franklin St Taylorville, IL 62568

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Menta Academy Cornerstone–taylorville in Taylorville, IL, serves 81 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, town–based environment.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 27:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its co–ed alternative education program.
  • Approximately 10% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Menta Academy Cornerstone–taylorville is an alternative school offering K–12 education within the Taylorville community.
  • The school is located near other private schools such as St. Mary School and Visionway, providing families with multiple educational options in the Taylorville area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville?
The application deadline for Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,515 for elementary schools and $14,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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