For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 513 students in Jackson County, IL (there are 33 public schools, serving 6,875 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IL include Christ Lutheran School, St. Andrew Catholic School, and Trinity Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
57% of private schools in Jackson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
146 W Jacob Rd
Jacob, IL 62950
(618) 763-4664
Jacob, IL 62950
(618) 763-4664
Gr: 5-7 | 23 students
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1915 Pine St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Montessori School Of S Illinois
Montessori School
507 N 9th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-4202
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-4202
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IL include Christ Lutheran School, St. Andrew Catholic School, and Trinity Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
7 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
57% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jackson County include: Immanuel Lutheran School vs. St. Andrew Catholic School, St. Andrew Catholic School vs. Immanuel Lutheran School, Trinity Christian School vs. St. Andrew Catholic School
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