Vincent Gray Academy in East Saint Louis, IL, is a Christian鈥搊riented alternative co鈥揺d school serving the UG grade with an enrollment of 35 students in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with a teaching staff of 5, supporting a small educational environment.
Founded in 1980, Vincent Gray Academy reflects full student diversity, with 100% of enrolled students identified as students of color.
Vincent Gray Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Vincent Gray Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Vincent Gray Academy?
The application deadline for Vincent Gray Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Vincent Gray Academy is Jtc Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Christian Hospital Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11133 Dunn Rd Floor Pfd 1st
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-5600
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
4130 Wyoming Street
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 771-7674
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 771-7674
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Sports: 4 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
3.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Muhammad Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
3625 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
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