For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 19 students in Charleston, IL (there are , serving 2,670 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Charleston, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Charleston, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in Charleston, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Heights Academy
(Christian)
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Overview
This Town (Charleston)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
19 Students
251,369 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
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
3 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
16%
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
16 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
84%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Charleston, IL?
1 private schools are located in Charleston, IL.
What percentage of students in Charleston go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Charleston are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
100% of private schools in Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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