草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
1416 Main St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 360-1005
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 360-1005
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Jefferson County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
237 Students
184,043 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
32%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
28 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,330
$11,007
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
188 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
78%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
32 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County, IL?
3 private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
Which private elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Jefferson County include: Mt. Vernon Christian School vs. Victory Christian Academy, Victory Christian Academy vs. Mt. Vernon Christian School, St. Mary Elementary School vs. Victory Christian Academy
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