Immanuel Lutheran School in Murphysboro, IL offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
The school enrolls 103 students with a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Immanuel Lutheran School provides a private elementary and middle school option in Murphysboro, serving early childhood through eighth grade.
The school is one of several private options in the Murphysboro area, including St. Andrew Catholic School and Montessori School of Southern Illinois.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Immanuel Lutheran School often compared to?
Immanuel Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Immanuel Lutheran School vs. St. Andrew Catholic School
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The nearest high school to Immanuel Lutheran School is Trinity Christian School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Andrew Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
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St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
0.7 miles
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(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
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St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
302 W Holmes St
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(618) 826-4345
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
28 miles
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St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
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(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
8.8 miles
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St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
28 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
28 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
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1218 West Freeman St.
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(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
8.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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616 U.s. Route 51
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(618) 542-6800
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
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(618) 997-9302
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(618) 997-9302
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St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1218 West Freeman St.
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(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
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(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
8.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
146 W Jacob Rd
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(618) 763-4664
Jacob, IL 62950
(618) 763-4664
11.3 miles
Gr: 5-7 | 23 students
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Miles
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St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1218 West Freeman St.
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(618) 529-3733
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
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(618) 457-4765
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian Fellowship School
(Christian)
616 U.s. Route 51
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(618) 542-6800
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
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