For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Perry County, IL (there are , serving 2,614 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Perry County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
草榴社区 Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Fellowship School
(Christian)
616 U.s. Route 51
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
St. Bruno Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 N Gordon St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Perry County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinckneyville Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Pentecostal)
310 South First Street
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5191
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5191
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
110 W Main Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2335
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2335
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Overview
This County (Perry County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
193 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
119 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
62%
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
68 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Perry County, IL?
2 private schools are located in Perry County, IL.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
Recent Articles
Choosing Between a Traditional 草榴社区 School and a Microschool
Compare traditional private schools and microschools to understand differences in academics, class size, flexibility, cost, and student experience before choosing the best educational fit.
The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House
A second campus visit can reveal what an open house cannot. Learn what to observe, which questions to ask, and how to determine whether a private school is truly the right fit for your child.
How Policy Changes Could Affect Your Tuition Bill in 2026
Learn how federal and state policy changes may affect private school tuition, financial aid, tax benefits, and your family's education budget.