Trinity Christian School Photo - This year's school dance, the Moonlight Masquerade.

Best Jackson County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 460 students in Jackson County, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in Jackson County, IL include St. Andrew Catholic School and Trinity Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
60% of private preschools in Jackson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - This year's school dance, the Moonlight Masquerade.
(Christian)
(2)
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carbondale New School
(1)
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
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
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Montessori School Of S Illinois
Montessori School
507 N 9th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-4202
Gr: PK-K | 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Jackson County, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Jackson County, IL include St. Andrew Catholic School and Trinity Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Jackson County?
5 private preschools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private preschools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
60% of private preschools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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