The two parochial schools in Breese, St. Dominic's and St. Augustine's, have merged to create an enhanced learning environment for Breese students known as All Saints Academy.  Recently the parochial school from St. Anthony's in Beckemeyer consolidated with All Saints giving the new school a rich history.
http://www.asasaints.com/

Founded in 1958, Mater Dei High School is reputed for its emphasis on scholarship, augmented by a fine religious background.  The arts, preparation for college, and a good general education are the objectives of principal Dennis Litteken and his 45 staff members.  A school board composed of 14 members, one representative from each parish, form the policies. The extracurricular program includes sports and the arts. http://www.materdei.breese.il.us/

High school students are well trained, academically and vocationally, at Central High School, which also covers Aviston, Albers, Bartelso, Beckemeyer, Germantown, St. Rose and surrounding rural areas.  Excellent computers, a health occupations program, expanded shop classes, an outstanding business department and a new tech prep program to give students practical experience prior to graduation are trademarks of Central.  Many extra-curricular activities, including sports and music, are offered. 
http://www.centralcougars.org/ 

Kaskaskia College, a fully accredited two-year institution, has a Central High School extension center, which provides night classes each semester for several hundred people of all ages.  The main campus is at Centralia, about a half-hour drive, and Associates degrees, vocational certificates, and college transfer requirements are offered.  It also sponsors G.E.D. classes and the Reading Link.  Within a radius encompassing a one-hour drive from Breese are four-year universities:   Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Washington University. and St. Louis University., which also offer post-graduate degrees. 

Colleges and Universities - 20 minutes to McKendree College, Lebanon, IL;  a 4-year liberal arts college-25 minutes to Kaskaskia College, a 2-year community college. 30 minutes to Greenville College, Greenville, IL, a 4-year liberal arts college. 45 minutes to St. Louis University, St Louis MO. 45 minutes to Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL. 50 minutes to Washington University St. Louis, Missouri, and the University of Missouri-St.Louis

There is a fine opportunity for a well-rounded education.