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Olney Private Schools

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).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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

2
Private Schools
492
Students
$2,600
Avg. Tuition
2%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Olney)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
492 Students
250,469 Students
% Students of Color
2%
34%
0.30
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
404 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
82%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
80 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
53%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$10,412
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
35%
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's Catholic Church and St. Joseph School.
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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