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Best Jackson County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 483 students in Jackson County, IL (there are , serving 6,875 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Jackson County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jackson County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Christ Lutheran School
Gr: 5-7 | 23 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
146 W Jacob Rd
Jacob, IL 62950
(618) 763-4664
Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Trinity Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
(2)
Brehm Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
(3)
Map of Carbondale New School
Gr: PK-4 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-4765
(1)
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1915 Pine St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
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Jackson County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Montessori School Of S Illinois
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
507 N 9th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-4202

Overview

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
483 Students
251,321 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
18,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
53%
Average Class Size
9 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses
Average ACT score
18
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,815
$10,423
Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
25 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
340 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
121 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IL include St. Andrew Catholic School, Trinity Christian School, and Christ Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
6 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
67% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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