Costa Catholic School is a Catholic Christian Community dedicated to the total education of the child, always recognizing the family, which is the primary source of the child's education.
Its philosophy holds that every facet of life is important: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social.
Costa Catholic School offers a preschool though eighth grade curriculum.
We believe that our foremost mission is to bring the living God into the hearts and minds of our students.
We seek to accomplish this goal through instruction and, more importantly, by the way we, the faculty and staff, conduct ourselves in our daily lives.
We further seek to foster cooperation and a sense of community among the parishes and families of Costa Catholic School.
Though dedicted primarily to the spirtual development of each child, we recognize that a healthy spirit is related to one's intellectual and physical development.
Thus, we believe it is our mission to provide a well-rounded Catholic education based on excellence in academics and dedicated to the development of the whole child - spiritually, intellectually, and physically.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Costa Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
251 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Costa Catholic School is a Catholic Christian Community dedicated to the total education of the child, always recognizing the family, which is the primary source of the child's education. Its philosophy holds that every facet of life is important: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social. Costa Catholic School offers a preschool though eighth grade curriculum. We believe that our foremost mission is to bring the living God into the hearts and minds of our students. We seek to accomplish this goal through instruction and, more importantly, by the way we, the faculty and staff, conduct ourselves in our daily lives. We further seek to foster cooperation and a sense of community among the parishes and families of Costa Catholic School. Though dedicted primarily to the spirtual development of each child, we recognize that a healthy spirit is related to one's intellectual and physical development. Thus, we believe it is our mission to provide a well-rounded Catholic education based on excellence in academics and dedicated to the development of the whole child - spiritually, intellectually, and physically.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Costa Catholic School's ranking?
Costa Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Costa Catholic School?
The application deadline for Costa Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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