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Randolph County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 858 students in Randolph County, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,930 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
88% of private schools in Randolph County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Randolph County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Catholic
519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
808 South Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
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Map of St. Marks Lutheran School
St. Marks Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
504 N James St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3838
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Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Catholic
835 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-3120
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Photo
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
810 Soldiers Way
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
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Map of Creative Childrens Learning Center
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
858 Students
250,469 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,393
$10,412
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$12.3 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
539 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
63%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
312 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Randolph County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Randolph County, IL include St. Marks Lutheran School, St. John The Baptist Catholic School, and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Randolph County?
8 private schools are located in Randolph County.
How diverse are private schools in Randolph County?
Randolph County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Randolph County?
88% of private schools in Randolph County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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