Jtc Boys Academy in East Saint Louis, IL, serves 12 students in grades 8 through 12 as a nonsectarian special education school located in a suburban community.
Founded in 2007, the school has one teacher and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
The school's enrollment is 100% students of color, reflecting high diversity in the East Saint Louis area.
Jtc Boys Academy is part of the local private school landscape alongside other nearby schools serving middle and high school grades within 3 miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Jtc Boys Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
2007
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: JTC Academy creates a nurturing and challenging environment in which all students achieve success.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jtc Boys Academy?
The application deadline for Jtc Boys Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Jtc Boys Academy is Jtc Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blessed Sacrament School (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
Sister Thea Bowman
(Catholic)
8213 Church Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Tuition listed
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
2.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Althoff Catholic High School ![Althoff Catholic High School Photo]( "Althoff Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Henry Elementary School
(Catholic)
5303 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
2.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Althoff Catholic High School ![Althoff Catholic High School Photo]( "Althoff Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
Sister Thea Bowman
(Catholic)
8213 Church Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 397-0316
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Tuition listed
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
2.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
St. Henry Elementary School
(Catholic)
5303 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-6061
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
5915 N Belt W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
5915 N Belt W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
2.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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