Best Franklin County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 131 students in Franklin County, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Franklin County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ezra Christian School
(Christian)
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
702 E Poplar St
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
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Franklin County, Illinois

Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15606 Log Cabin Rd
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2436
Gr: 1-9 | 52 students

Overview

This County (Franklin County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
131 Students
184,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
14,058 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,659 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
87 Students
99,938 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
43,975 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.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
100% of private elementary schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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