For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 147 students in Calhoun County, IL (there are , serving 589 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Calhoun County, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Calhoun County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Calhoun County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
105 E Main St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2124
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
St. Norbert School
(Catholic)
401 Vineyard St
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2514
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2514
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Calhoun County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
147 Students
251,369 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
$12,511
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
86 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# 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
61 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
41%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Calhoun County, IL is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 private schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calhoun County?
100% of private schools in Calhoun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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