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Carbondale Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 190 students in Carbondale, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
33% of private elementary schools in Carbondale, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carbondale Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
(2)
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Brehm Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
(3)
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Map of Carbondale New School
Carbondale New School
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
(1)
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Carbondale, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
190
Students
-30.7% (-84 students) 10-yr
$45,273
Avg. Tuition
+26.8% (+$9,573) 10-yr
9
Avg. Class Size
+28.6% (+2 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-17.6% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carbondale)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
190 Students
184,093 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202563195199
202463191192
202361199193
202269208205
202184202201
202084195188
201993205193
201893198190
201791204199
201691202196
201591197183
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% Students of Color
14%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514%32%33%
202414%32%32%
202322%32%32%
202217%32%32%
202118%32%31%
202018%33%31%
201913%31%31%
201812%31%30%
201717%32%31%
201617%32%31%
201517%33%31%
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0.50
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.500.640.64
20240.500.650.64
20230.540.650.63
20220.490.640.62
20210.510.640.62
20200.510.650.62
20190.410.640.61
20180.410.630.60
20170.370.600.59
20160.370.610.59
20150.370.610.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20171%2%1%
20161%2%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
10 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%5%5%
20244%5%5%
20234%5%5%
20225%5%5%
20216%5%5%
20206%5%5%
20195%4%4%
20185%5%4%
20175%3%4%
20165%3%4%
20155%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%9%9%
20243%10%9%
20236%10%9%
20225%9%8%
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20194%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20174%8%8%
20164%8%8%
20154%8%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%8%8%
20246%8%8%
202310%8%8%
20227%8%7%
20216%8%8%
20206%9%8%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20175%8%7%
20165%9%8%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
152 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
68%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202568%54%55%
202468%54%55%
202365%53%55%
202270%55%57%
202167%54%57%
202067%54%58%
201976%55%59%
201876%55%59%
201779%59%61%
201679%58%61%
201579%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
43 Students
44,153 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202519%24%22%
202419%23%22%
202315%24%22%
202213%23%22%
202117%23%20%
202017%22%19%
201910%23%20%
201810%22%20%
20176%20%19%
20166%20%18%
20156%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256:113:111:1
20246:113:111:1
20236:113:111:1
20225:113:111:1
20215:113:111:1
20205:113:111:1
20197:113:111:1
20187:113:111:1
20175:113:111:1
20165:114:112:1
20155:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202588%50%54%
202488%49%54%
202388%48%53%
202288%49%53%
202155%48%53%
202055%47%53%
201955%47%52%
201855%46%52%
201710%46%51%
201610%46%51%
201510%46%50%
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Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202591616
202481615
202381715
202281615
202171615
202071615
201971615
201871615
201771615
201671615
201571615
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251912
20241711
20231710
20221710
20211710
20201710
20191710
20181610
20171710
2016179
2015179
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Average ACT score
18
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025182626
2024182626
2023182626
2022182626
2021202626
2020202626
2019202626
2018202625
2017202625
2016202525
2015202525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,273
$9,515

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$45,273$11,088$14,043
2024$45,273$8,946$12,357
2023$45,273$8,284$11,693
2022$43,613$7,867$11,199
2021$36,550$7,585$10,824
2020$36,550$7,582$10,496
2019$36,550$7,243$10,300
2018$36,550$7,097$10,056
2017$35,700$7,146$9,712
2016$35,700$6,568$9,307
2015$35,700$6,285$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$953

Summer Program Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$11,900$930$1,115
2024$11,900$947$1,094
2023$11,900$1,033$1,136
2022$11,900$1,236$1,075
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202530%31%34%
202430%30%33%
202330%29%33%
202230%28%32%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590%85%81%
202490%90%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%90%85%
202190%90%86%
202090%90%86%
201990%90%85%
201890%90%85%
201780%90%86%
201680%92%85%
201580%92%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Carbondale, IL is Trinity Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Carbondale?
3 private elementary schools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Carbondale?
33% of private elementary schools in Carbondale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Carbondale include: Carbondale New School vs. Trinity Christian School, Trinity Christian School vs. Carbondale New School

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