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Coles County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 302 students in Coles County, IL (there are 22 public schools, serving 5,974 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Coles County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Coles County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 257 students
Sports: 5
Other Lutheran
100 Broadway
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4911
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Map of Little Creek School
Little Creek School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
3320 Hickory Ln
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-3624
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Map of New Heights Academy
New Heights Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
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Coles County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students
Catholic
2000 Richmond Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0431
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
302 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
10 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
259 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
84%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
16 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
5%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Coles County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Coles County, IL is St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Coles County?
3 private schools are located in Coles County.
What percentage of students in Coles County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Coles County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Coles County?
100% of private schools in Coles County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other Lutheran).

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