Private Elementary Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Fellowship School
(Christian)
616 U.s. Route 51
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
St. Bruno Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 N Gordon St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Perry County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinckneyville Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Pentecostal)
310 South First Street
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5191
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5191
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
110 W Main Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2335
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2335
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Overview
This County (Perry County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
193 Students
184,236 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
32%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
14,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
14,648 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
119 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
62%
54%
# 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
68 Students
43,924 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Perry County, IL?
2 private elementary schools are located in Perry County, IL.
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