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Wabash County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 153 students in Wabash County, IL (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,559 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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%.
100% of private schools in Wabash County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Wabash County (2026-27)

Map of Lancaster Christian School
Lancaster Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of God
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
(3)
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Catholic
417 Chestnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
153 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,600
$10,418
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
96 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
63%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
55 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wabash County, IL?
2 private schools are located in Wabash County, IL.
What percentage of students in Wabash County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Wabash County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wabash County?
100% of private schools in Wabash County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Catholic).

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