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Best Jackson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (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 85%.
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: 5-7 | 23 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
146 W Jacob Rd
Jacob, IL 62950
(618) 763-4664
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Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
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Trinity Christian School Photo
Trinity Christian School
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)
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Brehm Preparatory School Photo
Brehm Preparatory School
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)
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Map of Carbondale New School
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)
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (IL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearJackson County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
483 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202573166179
202473162172
202371171174
202269178185
202175174180
202079168171
201985174175
201885171172
201785177180
201683175178
201583168167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202513%34%34%
202413%34%34%
202318%34%33%
202218%34%33%
202118%34%32%
202017%35%32%
20199%33%31%
20189%33%31%
201714%34%32%
201612%34%32%
201512%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
20228:113:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:114:112:1
20178:114:112:1
20168:114:112:1
20158:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202567%53%55%
202467%52%54%
202367%50%54%
202267%51%54%
202145%50%54%
202045%50%54%
201945%50%53%
201845%49%53%
201718%48%53%
201610%49%52%
201510%50%52%
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Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202591615
202481715
202381715
202281715
202171715
202071715
201971715
201871715
201771715
201671715
201571715
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202511113
20241912
20231911
20221911
20211911
20201911
20191811
20181811
20171810
20161910
20151910
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Average ACT score
18
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025182526
2024182526
2023182526
2022182526
2021202526
2020202525
2019202525
2018202525
2017202525
2016202425
2015202425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,815
$12,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$31,815$12,671$15,012
2024$45,273$9,594$13,254
2023$45,273$8,924$12,626
2022$43,613$8,609$12,187
2021$36,550$8,334$11,800
2020$36,550$8,312$11,512
2019$36,550$8,068$11,293
2018$36,550$7,898$11,017
2017$35,700$7,863$10,708
2016$35,700$7,289$10,356
2015$35,700$7,003$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$961

Summer Program Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
2025$11,900$943$1,152
2024$11,900$947$1,128
2023$11,900$1,009$1,156
2022$11,900$1,138$1,102
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202530%34%34%
202430%33%34%
202330%33%34%
202230%32%33%
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202590%84%81%
202490%90%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%91%85%
202190%91%85%
202090%91%85%
201990%90%85%
201890%90%85%
201780%90%85%
201680%92%85%
201580%92%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20250.530.660.65
20240.530.660.65
20230.590.660.65
20220.550.650.64
20210.560.650.64
20200.560.660.64
20190.480.650.63
20180.480.650.63
20170.480.620.61
20160.460.620.61
20150.460.630.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20234%5%5%
20225%4%4%
20215%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20253%10%9%
20243%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%9%
20203%10%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
25 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20235%8%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20205%9%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
340 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
66%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202563%51%52%
202463%51%52%
202356%51%52%
202263%53%54%
202162%52%54%
202061%52%54%
201969%53%56%
201869%53%56%
201769%56%58%
201671%56%58%
201571%55%58%
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# 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%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIllinois (IL) AverageNational Average
202526%26%26%
202426%26%26%
202330%26%25%
202223%25%25%
202124%25%25%
202027%25%24%
201922%25%24%
201822%24%23%
201722%22%22%
201620%23%22%
201520%23%21%
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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 Trinity Christian School, St. Andrew Catholic 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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