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West Frankfort Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 116 students in West Frankfort, IL, 7% of all K-12 students in West Frankfort, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in West Frankfort, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in West Frankfort, IL (2026)

Map of Ezra Christian School
Ezra Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Christian
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School
St. John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
Catholic
702 E Poplar St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2017
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West Frankfort, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
116
Students
-13.4% (-18 students) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
-16.7% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Frankfort)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
116 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202558166179
202458162172
202349171174
202248178185
202148174180
202048168171
201956174175
201856171172
201767177180
201667175178
201567168167
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% Students of Color
5%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%34%34%
20245%34%34%
20233%34%33%
20224%34%33%
20214%34%32%
20204%35%32%
20192%33%31%
20182%33%31%
20177%34%32%
20167%34%32%
20156%35%32%
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0.44
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.440.660.65
20240.440.660.65
20230.460.660.65
20220.310.650.64
20210.310.650.64
20200.310.660.64
20190.240.650.63
20180.240.650.63
20170.340.620.61
20160.340.620.61
20150.340.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20191%9%8%
20181%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20203%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
81 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
70%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202570%51%52%
202470%51%52%
202366%51%52%
202282%53%54%
202182%52%54%
202082%52%54%
201987%53%56%
201887%53%56%
201780%56%58%
201680%56%58%
201580%55%58%
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# 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
31 Students
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202526%26%26%
202426%26%26%
202333%26%25%
202215%25%25%
202115%25%25%
202015%25%24%
201911%25%24%
201811%24%23%
201715%22%22%
201615%23%22%
201515%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Frankfort, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
20227:113:111:1
20217:113:111:1
20207:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
20189:114:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in West Frankfort, IL?
2 private schools are located in West Frankfort, IL.
What percentage of students in West Frankfort go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in West Frankfort are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Frankfort?
100% of private schools in West Frankfort are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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