St. Dominic School of St. Anthony of Padua Parish is a State Recognized Catholic school in Quincy, Illinois and the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois.
St. Dominic has been providing quality Catholic education since 1963,.and presently serves students in preschool through 8th grade.
The faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence, and to teaching the spiritual and moral values of the Catholic faith.
St. Dominic students are challenged to use their time and talents to lead and to serve.
St. Dominic is recognized by the Franklin Covey organization as a Leader in Me School for implementing The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into the curriculum and for providing opportunities for students to develop their full leadership potential.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,600
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Dominic Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Students wear particular colors of tops and bottoms. Tops/shirts are to have collars. Bottoms include pants, skirts, jumpers, and shorts.
Students wear particular colors of tops and bottoms. Tops/shirts are to have collars. Bottoms include pants, skirts, jumpers, and shorts.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For families registered in a Catholic Parish: 1 child - $2600. Family Rate: $3725. Non-registered families/Non-Catholics have a higher rate.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Principal
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Builders Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Parochial Music Organization Band, Parochial Music Organization Chorus, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate Classes
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Builders Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Parochial Music Organization Band, Parochial Music Organization Chorus, Piano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate Classes
School Notes
- The mission of St. Dominic School is to promote spiritual growth and academic excellencewhile challenging our students to use their talents to lead and to serve..At St. Dominic, we provide a learning atmosphere that is warm and loving. We hope that our students will gain knowledge and confidence in themselves, as well as treat one another with compassion and respect. We strive to enrich the life of each member of the school community by integrating all learning with Christian values and principles as found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe in the development of the whole child. Therefore, we are committed not only to the pursuit of academic excellence, but also to the development of every facet of the child`s life: spiritual, moral, intellectual, cultural, social, emotional, and physical.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Dominic Continuation School cost?
St. Dominic Continuation School's tuition is approximately $2,600 for private students.
What schools are St. Dominic Continuation School often compared to?
St. Dominic Continuation Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Peter School, St. Francis Solanus School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Dominic Continuation School offer?
St. Dominic Continuation School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Dominic Continuation School?
The application deadline for St. Dominic Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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