Althoff Catholic High School Photo

Top 3 Best Belleville Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,735 students in Belleville, IL (there are 30 public schools, serving 13,006 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Belleville, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Belleville, IL include Zion Lutheran School, Althoff Catholic High School, and Governor French Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
71% of private schools in Belleville, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Belleville Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Althoff Catholic High School
Althoff Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Governor French Academy
Governor French Academy Photo - WYSE Academic Challenge Team 2014
(2)
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Mcclintock Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Grades: PK-3
| 70 students
Bekidz (true Vine Bekidz)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5700 Old Collinsville Rd Fairview Heights, IL, US 62208
Belleville, IL 62221
(405) 696-9500
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
423 Lucinda Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-3620
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
Illinois Center For Autism
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Montessori School-St Clair
Montessori School
2360 Country Rd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4289
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Notre Dame Academy Of Belleville
(Catholic)
200 S. Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
5915 N Belt W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
St. Henry Elementary School
(Catholic)
5303 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
St. Teresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
1108 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4066
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Belleville, Illinois

Belleville, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
413 E Main St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-3391
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
1722 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-2476
Grades: PK-8
| 108 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belleville, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Belleville, IL include Zion Lutheran School, Althoff Catholic High School, and Governor French Academy.
How many private schools are located in Belleville?
13 private schools are located in Belleville.
How diverse are private schools in Belleville?
Belleville private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Belleville go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Belleville are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belleville?
71% of private schools in Belleville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Belleville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Belleville include: Blessed Sacrament School vs. Our Lady Queen Of Peace School

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