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Best O Fallon 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 892 students in O Fallon, IL (there are , serving 7,607 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in O Fallon, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in O Fallon, IL include St. Clare Catholic School and First Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools in O Fallon, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked O Fallon 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Clare Catholic School
(Catholic)
214 W 3rd St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6327
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery School
Daycare / Preschool
810 Obernuefemann Road
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3670
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Special Program Emphasis
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1160 Fortune Boulevard
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-2750
Gr: NS-K Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (O Fallon)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
892 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,413
$12,511
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
36 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
630 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
71%
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
185 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in O Fallon, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in O Fallon, IL include St. Clare Catholic School and First Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in O Fallon?
5 private schools are located in O Fallon.
How diverse are private schools in O Fallon?
O Fallon private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in O Fallon go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in O Fallon are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in O Fallon?
40% of private schools in O Fallon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in O Fallon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in O Fallon include: Discovery School vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Discovery School

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