For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 53 students in Salem, IL (there are , serving 1,878 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Salem, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Salem, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Salem, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Theresa Of Avila
(Catholic)
190 N Ohio Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-3492
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-3492
Gr: NS-8 | 53 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
Overview
This Town (Salem)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
53 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
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
3 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
47 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
89%
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
3 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
5%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Salem, IL?
1 private schools are located in Salem, IL.
What percentage of students in Salem go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
100% of private schools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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