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Red Bud Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 464 students in Red Bud, IL, 32% of all K-12 students in Red Bud, IL are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
75% of private schools in Red Bud, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Red Bud Private Schools (2026-27)

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 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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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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Red Bud, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
464
Students
$3,575
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Red Bud)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
464 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
3%
34%
0.48
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
10%
# Black Students
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
290 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
63%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
37%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,575
$10,404
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Red Bud, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Red Bud, IL include Trinity Lutheran School, 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?
32% 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?

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