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Olney Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 492 students in Olney, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Olney, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Olney Private Elementary 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
957 Schools
# Students
492 Students
184,093 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025246195199
2024207191192
2023146199193
2022251208205
2021251202201
2020179195188
2019178205193
2018178198190
2017200204199
2016200202196
2015200197183
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% Students of Color
2%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%32%33%
20243%32%32%
20235%32%32%
20225%32%32%
20215%32%31%
20205%33%31%
20196%31%31%
20186%31%30%
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0.30
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.300.640.64
20240.320.650.64
20230.390.650.63
20220.350.640.62
20210.350.640.62
20200.350.650.62
20190.350.640.61
20180.350.630.60
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20233%5%5%
20221%5%5%
20211%5%5%
20201%5%5%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20232%10%9%
20223%9%8%
20213%10%9%
20203%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
14,638 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
404 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
82%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202582%54%55%
202481%54%55%
202375%53%55%
202279%55%57%
202179%54%57%
202079%54%58%
201979%55%59%
201879%55%59%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
44,153 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516%24%22%
202417%23%22%
202320%24%22%
202217%23%22%
202117%23%20%
202017%22%19%
201916%23%20%
201816%22%20%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
14,063 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
202016:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201717:113:111:1
201617:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
50%

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

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%50%54%
202438%49%54%
202238%49%53%
202138%48%53%
202038%47%53%
201938%47%52%
201838%46%52%
201738%46%51%
201638%46%51%
201538%46%50%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$10,904

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,600$11,088$14,043
2024$2,600$8,946$12,357
2022$2,600$7,867$11,199
2021$2,600$7,585$10,824
2020$2,600$7,582$10,496
2019$2,600$7,243$10,300
2018$2,600$7,097$10,056
2017$2,600$7,146$9,712
2016$2,600$6,568$9,307
2015$2,600$6,285$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOlney, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%31%34%
202415%30%33%
202215%28%32%
202115%27%32%
202015%27%31%
201915%27%30%
201815%25%29%
201715%25%29%
201615%24%28%
201515%23%27%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Olney, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Olney, IL include St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Joseph School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Olney?
2 private elementary schools are located in Olney.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Olney?
100% of private elementary schools in Olney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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