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Franklin County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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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
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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
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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
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
131 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
87 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
36 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

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).

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