For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 161 students in Jefferson County, IL (there are 26 public schools, serving 5,396 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Grades: PK-10
| 25 students
1416 Main St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-5353
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-5353
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, IL?
3 private schools are located in Jefferson County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, IL go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
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