Best Wabash County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 in Wabash County, IL 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Wabash County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of God).

Private Schools in Wabash County (2025-26)

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

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 Catholic and Church of God).

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