For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 464 students in Red Bud, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,028 public students). 31% of all K-12 students in Red Bud, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Red Bud, IL include St. John The Baptist Catholic School and St. Johns Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Red Bud, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked Red Bud Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 South Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Red Bud, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Red Bud, IL include St. John The Baptist Catholic School and St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Red Bud?
4 private schools are located in Red Bud.
What percentage of students in Red Bud go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Red Bud are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Red Bud?
75% of private schools in Red Bud are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Red Bud are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Red Bud include: St. John The Baptist Catholic School vs. St. Johns Lutheran School
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