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Centralia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 408 students in Centralia, IL, 13% of all K-12 students in Centralia, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Centralia, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Centralia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of New Horizon Christian School
New Horizon Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
12 Greenview Church Road
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
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St. Mary School Photo
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
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Map of Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
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Centralia, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
408
Students
$4,000
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Centralia)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
408 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
43%
34%
0.67
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
137 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
32%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
12 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
186 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
44%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
77 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Centralia, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Centralia, IL include St. Mary School and New Horizon Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Centralia?
4 private schools are located in Centralia.
What percentage of students in Centralia go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Centralia are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Centralia?
100% of private schools in Centralia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Centralia are often viewed compared to one another?

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