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Murphysboro ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 270 students in Murphysboro, IL, 13% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Murphysboro, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Murphysboro ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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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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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Murphysboro, Illinois 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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Murphysboro, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
270
Students
-20.8% (-71 students) 10-yr
$4,900
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+46.2% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Murphysboro)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
270 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100166179
2024100162172
202398171174
202283178185
202183174180
202089168171
201990174175
201890171172
201790177180
201685175178
201585168167
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% Students of Color
12%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202512%34%34%
202412%34%34%
202316%34%33%
202218%34%33%
202118%34%32%
202016%35%32%
20198%33%31%
20188%33%31%
201713%34%32%
20169%34%32%
20159%35%32%
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0.51
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.540.660.65
20240.540.660.65
20230.590.660.65
20220.590.650.64
20210.590.650.64
20200.580.660.64
20190.510.650.63
20180.510.650.63
20170.510.620.61
20160.490.620.61
20150.490.630.61
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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
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20235%5%5%
20226%4%4%
20216%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%10%9%
20243%10%9%
20233%10%9%
20223%10%8%
20213%10%9%
20202%10%9%
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# Black Students
12 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%8%7%
20244%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20204%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
179 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
66%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202561%51%52%
202461%51%52%
202351%51%52%
202255%53%54%
202155%52%54%
202056%52%54%
201962%53%56%
201862%53%56%
201762%56%58%
201665%56%58%
201565%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
64 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202530%26%26%
202430%26%26%
202338%26%25%
202233%25%25%
202133%25%25%
202033%25%24%
201933%25%24%
201833%24%23%
201733%22%22%
201629%23%22%
201529%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202520:113:111:1
202420:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearMurphysboro, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202525%53%55%
202425%52%54%
202325%50%54%
202225%51%54%
202125%50%54%
202025%50%54%
201925%50%53%
201825%49%53%
201725%48%53%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$12,436
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Murphysboro, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Murphysboro, IL is St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Murphysboro?
2 private schools are located in Murphysboro.
What percentage of students in Murphysboro go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murphysboro?
100% of private schools in Murphysboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Murphysboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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