Private School Review - Established 2003

Best Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 131 students in Franklin County, IL (there are 24 public schools, serving 5,570 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Franklin County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Franklin County (2026-27)

Map of Ezra Christian School
Ezra Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Christian
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
View Profile
Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School
St. John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Catholic
702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
View Profile
Map of Thompsonville Christian School
Thompsonville Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3608 Angel Lane
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Franklin County, Illinois

Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ewing Mennonite School
Ewing Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 52 students
Mennonite
15606 Log Cabin Rd
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2436
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFranklin County Total Schools
20253
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
131 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202544166179
202446162172
202341171174
202241178185
202141174180
202041168171
201946174175
201846171172
201753177180
201653175178
201553168167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color
9%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20259%34%34%
20248%34%34%
20239%34%33%
20228%34%33%
20218%34%32%
20208%35%32%
20198%33%31%
20188%33%31%
201712%34%32%
201612%34%32%
201511%35%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20259:113:111:1
20249:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
20228:113:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.490.660.65
20240.400.660.65
20230.410.660.65
20220.290.650.64
20210.290.650.64
20200.290.660.64
20190.280.650.63
20180.280.650.63
20170.300.620.61
20160.300.620.61
20150.300.630.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%10%9%
20242%10%9%
20232%10%9%
20222%10%8%
20212%10%9%
20202%10%9%
20194%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20175%9%8%
20165%9%8%
20155%9%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
4 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20233%8%8%
20225%8%7%
20215%8%7%
20205%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
87 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
66%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202566%51%52%
202475%51%52%
202374%51%52%
202284%53%54%
202184%52%54%
202084%52%54%
201985%53%56%
201885%53%56%
201783%56%58%
201683%56%58%
201583%55%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
36 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202527%26%26%
202419%26%26%
202321%26%25%
20228%25%25%
20218%25%25%
20208%25%24%
20196%25%24%
20186%24%23%
20179%22%22%
20169%23%22%
20159%23%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Franklin County, IL?
3 private schools are located in Franklin County, IL.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
2% 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 Christian and Catholic).

Recent Articles

Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
▼ Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (IL):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: