Trinity Christian School Photo - This year's school dance, the Moonlight Masquerade.

Best Carbondale Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 158 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top-ranked private high school in Carbondale, IL is Trinity Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private high schools in Carbondale, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Carbondale Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - This year's school dance, the Moonlight Masquerade.
(Christian)
(2)
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brehm Preparatory School
Brehm Preparatory School Photo - Small class sizes provide opportunities for 1:1 educational moments.
Special Education School
(3)
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Carbondale)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
158 Students
89,879 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
56%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses
Average ACT score
18
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,273
$15,778
Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
13 Students
9,671 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
134 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
30 Students
12,146 Students
% of Others Students
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Carbondale, IL is Trinity Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Carbondale?
2 private high schools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Carbondale?
50% of private high schools in Carbondale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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