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Jackson County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 158 students in Jackson County, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private high schools in Jackson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jackson County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
(2)
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Brehm Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
(3)
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Jackson County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori School Of S Illinois
Montessori School Of S Illinois
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
507 N 9th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-4202
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
158 Students
90,029 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,581 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
57%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses
Average ACT score
18
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,273
$14,271
Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,093 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
13 Students
9,711 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
134 Students
52,463 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
105 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
12,270 Students
% of Others Students
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Jackson County, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Jackson County, IL is Trinity Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Jackson County?
2 private high schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
50% of private high schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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