Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 131
- % Students of Color: 9%
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Best Franklin County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 131
- % Students of Color: 9%
- View Franklin County, IL School Trends
Private Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2026-27)
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Christian
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Catholic
702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3608 Angel Lane
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2065
Franklin County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)
Gr: 1-9 | 52 students
Mennonite
15606 Log Cabin Rd
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2436
Overview
Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
131 Students
184,093 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
32%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
87 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
66%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
44,153 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Franklin County, IL?
3 private elementary schools are located in Franklin County, IL.
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