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Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.
Zion Lutheran School

Best Bethalto 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 388 students in Bethalto, IL (there are , serving 1,996 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Bethalto, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Bethalto, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Bethalto, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bethalto 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bethalto)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of 草榴社区 Schools

YearBethalto, IL Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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Student Body:

# Students
388 Students
251,887 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per 草榴社区 School

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025194166179
2024194162172
2023183171174
2022190178185
2021190174180
2020190168171
2019215174175
2018215171172
2017235177180
2016235175178
2015235168167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20254%34%34%
20244%34%34%
20233%34%33%
20224%34%33%
20214%34%32%
20204%35%32%
20194%33%31%
20184%33%31%
20175%34%32%
20165%34%32%
20155%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202518:113:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202319:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025161615
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015161715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,895
$12,497

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.510.660.65
20240.510.660.65
20230.510.660.65
20220.460.650.64
20210.460.650.64
20200.460.660.64
20190.500.650.63
20180.500.650.63
20170.490.620.61
20160.490.620.61
20150.490.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,075 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
226 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
58%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202558%51%52%
202458%51%52%
202354%51%52%
202266%53%54%
202166%52%54%
202066%52%54%
201960%53%56%
201860%53%56%
201761%56%58%
201661%56%58%
201561%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
155 Students
65,473 Students
% of Others Students
40%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBethalto, IL AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202540%26%26%
202440%26%26%
202345%26%25%
202232%25%25%
202132%25%25%
202032%25%24%
201938%25%24%
201838%24%23%
201737%22%22%
201637%23%22%
201537%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Bethalto, IL is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Bethalto?
2 private schools are located in Bethalto.
What percentage of students in Bethalto go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Bethalto are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bethalto?
100% of private schools in Bethalto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bethalto are often viewed compared to one another?

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