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Olney Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 492 students in Olney, IL, 19% of all K-12 students in Olney, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Olney, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Olney Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
520 E Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
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Map of St. Joseph's Catholic Church
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
220 S Elliott St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
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Olney, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of East Orchard Christian Academy
East Orchard Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Christian
5014 N Illinois 130
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-0300
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Olney, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
492
Students
+146.0% (+292 students) 10-yr
$2,600
Avg. Tuition
2%
Students of Color
-66.7% (-4.0 pp) 7-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+5.9% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Olney)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
492 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025246166179
2024207162172
2023146171174
2022251178185
2021251174180
2020179168171
2019178174175
2018178171172
2017200177180
2016200175178
2015200168167
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% Students of Color
2%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%34%34%
20243%34%34%
20235%34%33%
20225%34%33%
20215%34%32%
20205%35%32%
20196%33%31%
20186%33%31%
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0.30
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.300.660.65
20240.320.660.65
20230.390.660.65
20220.350.650.64
20210.350.650.64
20200.350.660.64
20190.350.650.63
20180.350.650.63
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20233%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20232%10%9%
20223%10%8%
20213%10%9%
20203%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
21,046 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
404 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
82%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202582%51%52%
202481%51%52%
202375%51%52%
202279%53%54%
202179%52%54%
202079%52%54%
201979%53%56%
201879%53%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
80 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516%26%26%
202417%26%26%
202320%26%25%
202217%25%25%
202117%25%25%
202017%25%24%
201916%25%24%
201816%24%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202518:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%53%55%
202438%52%54%
202238%51%54%
202138%50%54%
202038%50%54%
201938%50%53%
201838%49%53%
201738%48%53%
201638%49%52%
201538%50%52%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,600$12,671$15,012
2024$2,600$9,594$13,254
2022$2,600$8,609$12,187
2021$2,600$8,334$11,800
2020$2,600$8,312$11,512
2019$2,600$8,068$11,293
2018$2,600$7,898$11,017
2017$2,600$7,863$10,708
2016$2,600$7,289$10,356
2015$2,600$7,003$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%34%34%
202415%33%34%
202215%32%33%
202115%31%33%
202015%32%32%
201915%31%31%
201815%30%30%
201715%29%30%
201615%29%29%
201515%28%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Olney, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Olney, IL include St. Joseph School and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
How many private schools are located in Olney?
2 private schools are located in Olney.
What percentage of students in Olney go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Olney are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Olney?
100% of private schools in Olney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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