Father Mcgivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon, IL serves 263 students in grades 9–12 within a suburban community.
The co–ed Catholic school was founded in 2012 and operates on a 25–acre campus.
The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 17 teachers.
Annual tuition for the 2023–24 year is $13,650, supporting its regular secondary education program.
Father Mcgivney ranks among the top 20% of private high schools in Illinois for largest student body and number of AP courses offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,650
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,650
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Servire Culturae Vitae – Serving the Culture of Life
- School Mascot: Griffin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Father Mcgivney Catholic High School cost?
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $13,650 for private students.
What is Father Mcgivney Catholic High School's ranking?
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Father Mcgivney Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Father Mcgivney Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Father Mcgivney Catholic High School is Maryville Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Edwardsville KinderCare (2.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Maryville Christian School
(Baptist)
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
2.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Edwardsville KinderCare ![Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.]( "Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.")
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. John Neumann Catholic School ![St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN]( "St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN")
(Catholic)
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maryville Christian School
(Baptist)
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collinsville Christian Academy
(Christian)
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Word Of Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
4870 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-3744
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-3744
9.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maryville Christian School
(Baptist)
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
St. John Neumann Catholic School ![St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN]( "St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN")
(Catholic)
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Edwardsville KinderCare ![Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.]( "Edwardsville KinderCare Photo - Exploring and learning in our Dramatic Play area.")
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. John Neumann Catholic School ![St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN]( "St. John Neumann Catholic School Photo - SJN")
(Catholic)
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Our 7th and 8th grade students using our their new SMART Board")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
112 N Border Street
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6314
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Collinsville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9649 Collinsville Rd
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-2100
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-2100
7.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 894 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Collinsville Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
8.1 miles
Gr: 11-12
Collinsville High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6140
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6140
8.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Grigsby Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
8.4 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 818 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Kreitner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 College St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6213
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6213
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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