For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 500 students in Jackson County, IL (there are 25 public schools, serving 6,695 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 Trinity Christian School and St. Andrew Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
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 (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
146 W Jacob Rd
Jacob, IL 62950
(618) 763-4664
Jacob, IL 62950
(618) 763-4664
Grades: 5-7
| 23 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1915 Pine St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Montessori School Of S Illinois
Montessori School
507 N 9th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-4202
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-4202
Grades: 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 Trinity Christian School and St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County, IL?
7 private schools are located in Jackson County, IL.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County, IL?
Jackson County, IL private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County, IL go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County, IL?
57% of private schools in Jackson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
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