For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,107 students in Effingham County, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 5,135 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Effingham County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Effingham County, IL is St. Anthony Grade School.
100% of private schools in Effingham County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Effingham County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Anthony Grade School
(Catholic)
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Sacred Heart Continuation School
(Catholic)
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
St. Anthony High School
(Catholic)
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Effingham County, IL is St. Anthony Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Effingham County, IL?
4 private schools are located in Effingham County, IL.
What percentage of students in Effingham County, IL go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Effingham County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Effingham County, IL?
100% of private schools in Effingham County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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