For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 270 students in 62966, IL (there are 13 public schools, serving 1,877 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 62966, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in 62966, IL is St. Andrew Catholic School.
100% of private schools in 62966, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked 62966 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
62966, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of S Illinois (Closed 2026)
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 62966, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 62966, IL is St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 62966?
2 private schools are located in 62966.
What percentage of students in 62966 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 62966 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62966?
100% of private schools in 62966 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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