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Red Bud Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 464 students in Red Bud, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private elementary schools in Red Bud, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Red Bud Private Elementary 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 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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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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Red Bud, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
464
Students
+16.0% (+64 students) 10-yr
$3,575
Avg. Tuition
+43.0% (+$1,075) 7-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-26.7% (-4 students) 7-yr
3%
Students of Color
-83.3% (-15.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Red Bud)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
957 Schools
# Students
464 Students
184,024 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025116195199
2024116191192
2023120199193
2022121208205
2021121202201
2020129195188
2019138205193
2018138198190
2017133204199
2016133202196
2015133197183
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% Students of Color
3%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%32%33%
20244%32%32%
20232%32%32%
20223%32%32%
20213%32%31%
20202%33%31%
20192%31%31%
20182%31%30%
201718%32%31%
201618%32%31%
201518%33%31%
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0.48
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.480.640.64
20240.480.650.64
20230.450.650.63
20220.460.640.62
20210.460.640.62
20200.480.650.62
20190.420.640.61
20180.420.630.60
20170.490.600.59
20160.490.610.59
20150.490.610.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%10%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20177%8%8%
20167%8%8%
20157%8%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
14,638 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
290 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
63%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202563%54%55%
202463%54%55%
202368%53%55%
202266%55%57%
202166%54%57%
202062%54%58%
201971%55%59%
201871%55%59%
201766%59%61%
201666%58%61%
201566%58%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
171 Students
44,092 Students
% of Others Students
37%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202537%24%22%
202437%23%22%
202331%24%22%
202233%23%22%
202133%23%20%
202037%22%19%
201929%23%20%
201829%22%20%
201727%20%19%
201627%20%18%
201527%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
14,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:111:1
201915:113:111:1
201815:113:111:1
201716:113:111:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%50%54%
202450%49%54%
202350%48%53%
202250%49%53%
202150%48%53%
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025111616
2024111615
2023111715
2022111615
2021111615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,575
$10,932

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$3,575$11,088$14,043
2024$2,600$8,946$12,357
2023$2,600$8,284$11,693
2022$2,600$7,867$11,199
2021$2,600$7,585$10,824
2020$2,500$7,582$10,496
2019$2,500$7,243$10,300
2018$2,500$7,097$10,056
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearRed Bud, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%85%81%
2024100%90%85%
2023100%91%85%
2022100%90%85%
2021100%90%86%
2020100%90%86%
2019100%90%85%
2018100%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Red Bud, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Red Bud, IL include St. Johns Lutheran School and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Red Bud?
4 private elementary schools are located in Red Bud.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Red Bud?
75% of private elementary schools in Red Bud are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Red Bud are often viewed compared to one another?

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