Carbondale New School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Carbondale, IL
1302 E Pleasant Hill Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Carbondale
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Illinois
In Carbondale, Illinois, Carbondale New School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of independent elementary schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 11
- Teachers
- 3.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 0 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent elementary schools in Illinois (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 38 independent elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Carbondale New School
What grades does Carbondale New School serve?
Carbondale New School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend Carbondale New School?
About 11 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Carbondale New School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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