For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 183 students in Franklin County, IL (there are 24 public schools, serving 5,570 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Franklin County, IL is Ezra Christian School.
100% of private schools in Franklin County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ezra Christian School
(Christian)
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Tuition listed
Ewing Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
15606 Log Cabin Rd
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2436
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2436
Gr: 1-9 | 52 students
702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Thompsonville Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3608 Angel Lane
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, IL is Ezra Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
4 private schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
100% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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