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62278 Illinois Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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. John The Baptist Catholic School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Johns Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in 62278, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 62278 Illinois 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 62278, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 62278, IL include St. John The Baptist Catholic School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Johns Lutheran 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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