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Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 300 students in Washington County, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,758 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Washington County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
606 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
155 N. Main St.
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
(2)
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Map of Trinity-st John Lutheran School
Trinity-st John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

St. Ann Catholic School Photo
St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
675 S. Mill St.
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8741
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Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: K-9 | 69 students
Catholic
52 S 3rd St
Radom, IL 62876
(618) 485-6461
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Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
300 Students
251,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,100
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,577
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
196 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
65%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
100 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, IL include Immanuel Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
3 private schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
100% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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