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Murphysboro Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 270 students in Murphysboro, IL.
100% of private preschools in Murphysboro, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Murphysboro Private Preschools (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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
270
Students
+39.9% (+77 students) 10-yr
$4,900
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+46.2% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Murphysboro)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
270 Students
182,057 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100160191
2024100158187
202398164185
202283168188
202183164184
202089159179
201990166182
201890165181
201790167183
201664165181
201564156173
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% Students of Color
12%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%33%32%
202412%33%32%
202316%34%32%
202218%34%31%
202118%34%32%
202016%35%31%
20198%33%31%
20188%33%30%
201713%33%31%
20168%34%31%
20158%35%31%
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0.51
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.540.660.65
20240.540.660.65
20230.590.660.65
20220.590.660.64
20210.590.660.64
20200.580.670.64
20190.510.650.64
20180.510.660.64
20170.510.640.62
20160.540.640.62
20150.540.640.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
6,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%4%4%
20241%4%5%
20235%4%5%
20226%4%5%
20216%5%5%
20204%5%4%
20192%5%5%
20182%5%5%
20172%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
15,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%9%8%
20243%9%8%
20233%9%8%
20223%9%8%
20213%9%7%
20202%9%7%
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# Black Students
12 Students
12,011 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%7%6%
20244%7%6%
20232%7%6%
20222%7%6%
20212%7%7%
20204%8%7%
20193%7%6%
20183%7%6%
20173%7%6%
20165%7%6%
20155%7%6%
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# White Students
179 Students
87,532 Students
% White Students
66%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561%48%48%
202461%48%48%
202351%48%48%
202255%49%50%
202155%49%50%
202056%48%51%
201962%50%52%
201862%49%52%
201762%52%54%
201654%51%54%
201554%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
64 Students
57,909 Students
% of Others Students
24%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202530%32%34%
202430%32%33%
202338%32%33%
202233%31%31%
202133%30%31%
202033%30%31%
201933%30%30%
201833%31%30%
201733%29%30%
201641%30%29%
201541%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
12,976 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520:114:112:1
202420:114:112:1
202315:114:112:1
202213:114:112:1
202113:114:112:1
202013:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202525%49%51%
202425%47%51%
202325%47%51%
202225%47%51%
202125%46%50%
202025%46%50%
201925%46%50%
201825%46%50%
201725%45%49%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$8,980
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Murphysboro, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Murphysboro, IL is St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Murphysboro?
2 private preschools are located in Murphysboro.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Murphysboro?
100% of private preschools in Murphysboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Murphysboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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