For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 464 students in 62278, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 978 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in 62278, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 62278, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in 62278, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked 62278 Illinois 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 62278, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 62278, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 62278?
4 private schools are located in 62278.
What percentage of students in 62278 go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in 62278 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 62278?
75% of private schools in 62278 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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