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Best Alton 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 604 students in Alton, IL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Alton, IL include St. Mary's School, Marquette Catholic High School, and Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private high schools in Alton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Alton 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Marquette Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
219 E 4th St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
Mississippi Valley Christian School
Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Alton, Illinois

Alton, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-8711
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students

Overview

This Town (Alton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
604 Students
89,976 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
7,571 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,673
$15,969
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
40%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
63 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
531 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
83%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
28 Students
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Alton, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Alton, IL include St. Mary's School, Marquette Catholic High School, and Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha).
How many private high schools are located in Alton?
4 private high schools are located in Alton.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Alton?
75% of private high schools in Alton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Alton are often viewed compared to one another?

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