For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 44 students in Worden, IL (there are 1 public school, serving 258 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Worden, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Worden, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Worden, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Worden)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
44 Students
251,460 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$12,508
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
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
35 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
80%
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
9 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Worden, IL?
1 private schools are located in Worden, IL.
What percentage of students in Worden go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Worden are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Worden?
100% of private schools in Worden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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