Saint Gilbert Catholic School is a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence recipient. Our students consistently perform above national and archdiocesan averages on the ACT Aspire achievement tests administered in grades 3 through 8. We offer a challenging curriculum focusing on the development of academic critical thinking skills instilled with discipline and Christian values for students in preschool through eighth grade. Through the use of daily prayer and faith-centered teachings, curriculum is kept current and adheres to national, state, and Archdiocesan standards.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017
Student Body
Total Students
352 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Altar Servers, Art Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cyber Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Jr. Robotics, Robotics Club, Student Council, Video Game Design
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Children's Choir, Spring Musical
Altar Servers, Art Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cyber Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Jr. Robotics, Robotics Club, Student Council, Video Game Design
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Children's Choir, Spring Musical
School Notes
- St. Gilbert School is called by God to offer quality Catholic Education by believing and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ, fostering the unique gifts of individuals, and promoting academic excellence while serving the community in socially responsible ways.
- We are a Catholic educational community in which students, teachers and parents live out their baptismal promise. We provide catechetical support to families in the student's faith formation. The Saint Gilbert Catholic School staff recognizes the unique gifts of each student, strengthening those gifts through a strong academic curriculum. We provide opportunities to develop leadership qualities in our students so they become active contributors to a peaceful and just society.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Gilbert School offer?
St. Gilbert School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Gilbert School's ranking?
St. Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Gilbert School?
The application deadline for St. Gilbert School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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