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Richland County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 492 students in Richland County, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,182 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Richland County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Richland County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
520 E Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
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Map of St. Joseph's Catholic Church
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
220 S Elliott St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
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Richland County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of East Orchard Christian Academy
East Orchard Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Christian
5014 N Illinois 130
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-0300
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
492 Students
250,469 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
18,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
53%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$10,412
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
35%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
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
404 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
82%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
80 Students
65,188 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Richland County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Richland County, IL include St. Joseph School and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
How many private schools are located in Richland County?
2 private schools are located in Richland County.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richland County?
100% of private schools in Richland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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