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Perry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Perry County, IL (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,614 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Perry County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Perry County (2026-27)

Map of Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Christian
616 U.s. Route 51
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
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Map of St. Bruno Catholic School
St. Bruno Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Catholic
210 N Gordon St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
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Perry County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Pinckneyville Christian Academy
Pinckneyville Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
Pentecostal
310 South First Street
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5191
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
110 W Main Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2335
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
193 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
119 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
62%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
68 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Perry County, IL?
2 private schools are located in Perry County, IL.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perry County?
100% of private schools in Perry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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