For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 559 students in 62221, IL (there are , serving 4,545 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 62221, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in 62221, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked 62221 Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations. 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
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Bekidz (true Vine Bekidz)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5700 Old Collinsville Rd Fairview Heights, IL, US 62208
Belleville, IL 62221
(405) 696-9500
Belleville, IL 62221
(405) 696-9500
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
423 Lucinda Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-3620
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-3620
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students
Montessori School-St Clair
Montessori School
2360 Country Rd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4289
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4289
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Teresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
1108 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4066
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4066
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 62221, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 62221, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 62221?
5 private schools are located in 62221.
How diverse are private schools in 62221?
62221 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 62221 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 62221 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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