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Carbondale Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 160 students in Carbondale, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private preschools in Carbondale, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carbondale Private Preschools (2026-27)

Trinity Christian School Photo
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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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)

2
Private Schools
160
Students
-12.1% (-22 students) 10-yr
$4,200
Avg. Tuition
+68.0% (+$1,700) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+10.0% (+1 student) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carbondale)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
160 Students
182,057 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202580160191
202480158187
202377164185
202289168188
202189164184
202089159179
2019104166182
2018104165181
201791167183
201691165181
201591156173
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% Students of Color
12%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%33%32%
202412%33%32%
202322%34%32%
202217%34%31%
202117%34%32%
202017%35%31%
20198%33%31%
20188%33%30%
201718%33%31%
201618%34%31%
201518%35%31%
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0.52
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.520.660.65
20240.520.660.65
20230.580.660.65
20220.510.660.64
20210.510.660.64
20200.510.670.64
20190.410.650.64
20180.410.660.64
20170.440.640.62
20160.440.640.62
20150.440.640.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%4%4%
20246%4%5%
20235%4%5%
20227%4%5%
20217%5%5%
20207%5%4%
20195%5%5%
20185%5%5%
20177%3%3%
20167%3%3%
20157%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%9%8%
20242%9%8%
20236%9%8%
20224%9%8%
20214%9%7%
20204%9%7%
20194%8%7%
20184%8%7%
20173%7%6%
20163%8%7%
20153%7%6%
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# Black Students
3 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%7%6%
20242%7%6%
20237%7%6%
20223%7%6%
20213%7%7%
20203%8%7%
20194%7%6%
20184%7%6%
20177%7%6%
20167%7%6%
20157%7%6%
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# White Students
102 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
64%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202564%48%48%
202464%48%48%
202360%48%48%
202267%49%50%
202167%49%50%
202067%48%51%
201976%50%52%
201876%49%52%
201774%52%54%
201674%51%54%
201574%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 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
57,909 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202526%32%34%
202426%32%33%
202322%32%33%
202219%31%31%
202119%30%31%
202019%30%31%
201911%30%30%
201811%31%30%
20179%29%30%
20169%30%29%
20159%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
12,976 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259:114:112:1
20249:114:112:1
20238:114:112:1
20227:114:112:1
20217:114:112:1
20207:114:112:1
20197:114:112:1
20187:114:112:1
20178:114:112:1
20168:114:112:1
20158:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202599%49%51%
202499%47%51%
202399%47%51%
202299%47%51%
202199%46%50%
202099%46%50%
201999%46%50%
201899%46%50%
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Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025111716
2024101716
2023101716
2022101716
2021101716
2020101716
2019101716
2018101716
2017101716
2016101716
2015101616
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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
20251911
20241710
20231710
20221710
20211710
20201710
20191710
2018169
2017169
2016179
2015179
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$8,980

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,200$11,528$12,988
2024$4,200$7,850$10,159
2023$4,200$7,262$9,500
2022$4,200$6,990$8,989
2021$4,200$6,733$8,661
2020$4,200$6,588$8,383
2019$4,200$6,498$8,266
2018$4,200$6,221$7,888
2017$2,500$6,112$7,628
2016$2,500$5,726$7,230
2015$2,500$5,351$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590%86%83%
202490%92%88%
202390%93%88%
202290%92%88%
202190%93%88%
202090%93%88%
201990%92%88%
201890%92%88%
201780%92%88%
201680%93%88%
201580%92%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Carbondale, IL is Trinity Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Carbondale?
2 private preschools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Carbondale?
50% of private preschools in Carbondale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Carbondale include: Carbondale New School vs. Trinity Christian School, Trinity Christian School vs. Carbondale New School

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