For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 838 students in Randolph County, IL.
The top ranked private preschools in Randolph County, IL include St. Marks Lutheran School, St. John Lutheran School, and St. Marys School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
86% of private preschools in Randolph County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Randolph County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 South Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marks Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
504 N James St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3838
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3838
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Randolph County, IL?
The top ranked private preschools in Randolph County, IL include St. Marks Lutheran School, St. John Lutheran School, and St. Marys School.
How many private preschools are located in Randolph County?
7 private preschools are located in Randolph County.
How diverse are private preschools in Randolph County?
Randolph County private preschools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Randolph County?
86% of private preschools in Randolph County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Randolph County include: St. John Lutheran School vs. St. Marks Lutheran School, St. Marks Lutheran School vs. St. John Lutheran School, St. John The Baptist Catholic School vs. St. Johns Lutheran School
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