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Murphysboro Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 270 students in Murphysboro, IL, 13% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Murphysboro, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Murphysboro Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1915 Pine St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
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Murphysboro, Illinois Private 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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Murphysboro, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
270
Students
$4,900
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Murphysboro)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
270 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
12%
34%
0.51
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
12 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
179 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
64 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
53%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$10,412
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Murphysboro, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Murphysboro, IL is St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Murphysboro?
2 private schools are located in Murphysboro.
What percentage of students in Murphysboro go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murphysboro?
100% of private schools in Murphysboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Murphysboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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