For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 256 students in Herrin, IL (there are , serving 2,320 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Herrin, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Herrin, IL is Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
100% of private schools in Herrin, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Herrin 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
300 W Monroe St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-4484
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-4484
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Overview
This Town (Herrin)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
256 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
187 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
73%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
56 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Herrin, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Herrin, IL is Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
How many private schools are located in Herrin?
1 private schools are located in Herrin.
What percentage of students in Herrin go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Herrin are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Herrin?
100% of private schools in Herrin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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