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Best Greene County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 263 students in Greene County, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,728 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Greene County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Greene County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. John The Evangelist School Photo
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
426 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6814
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Map of Montessori Christian
Montessori Christian
Gr: K-6 | 63 students
Montessori School
632 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(618) 467-3154
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGreene County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
263 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025132166179
2024132162172
2023132171174
2022111178185
2021111174180
2020111168171
201988174175
201888171172
201788177180
201688175178
201588168167
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% Average Students of Color
1%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20251%34%34%
20241%34%34%
20221%34%33%
20211%34%32%
20201%35%32%
20191%33%31%
20181%33%31%
20172%34%32%
20162%34%32%
20152%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202550%53%55%
202450%52%54%
202350%50%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2023-2025)

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024181715
2023181715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$3,400$12,671$15,012
2024$3,400$9,594$13,254
2023$3,400$8,924$12,626
2022$2,400$8,609$12,187
2021$2,400$8,334$11,800
2020$2,400$8,312$11,512
2019$2,400$8,068$11,293
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.490.660.65
20240.490.660.65
20230.490.660.65
20220.430.650.64
20210.430.650.64
20200.430.660.64
20190.390.650.63
20180.390.650.63
20170.390.620.61
20160.390.620.61
20150.390.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
154 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202559%51%52%
202459%51%52%
202359%51%52%
202270%53%54%
202170%52%54%
202070%52%54%
201975%53%56%
201875%53%56%
201775%56%58%
201675%56%58%
201575%55%58%
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# 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
108 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
41%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGreene County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202541%26%26%
202441%26%26%
202341%26%25%
202230%25%25%
202130%25%25%
202030%25%24%
201925%25%24%
201825%24%23%
201725%22%22%
201625%23%22%
201525%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Greene County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Greene County, IL is St. John The Evangelist School.
How many private schools are located in Greene County?
2 private schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Greene County?
50% of private schools in Greene County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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