For the 2026 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 Church of God and Catholic).
Private Schools in Wabash County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
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
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Wabash County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
153 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
18,861 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
$12,508
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
96 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
63%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 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
55 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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