Noonan Elementary Academy strives to teach, to educate, and to form each student.
The teachers are committed to contributing to each child's intellectual and Christian maturity.
A student's heart and aesthetic faculties need to be educated, with a love for authentic values, with a sense of what is good, right, noble, just and beautiful.
Every subject must contribute to this enrichment of the person in addition to the retention of facts and figures.
Noonan Elementary Academy's education goes beyond knowledge to the admiration of what is true, good, and beautiful.
It is also essential that truths and values be put into action.
To reach maturity the student must have sufficient self-mastery to form character.
The student will acquire a sense of responsibility, the ability to give oneself to others in service, integrity in word and deed, and perseverance in difficult tasks.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Noonan Continuation Academy 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
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Our Academy is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Student Body
Total Students
330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Roberta Noonan
School Notes
- Noonan Elementary Academy strives to teach, to educate and to form each student. The teachers are committed to contributing to each child's intellectual and Christian maturity. A student's heart and aesthetic faculties need to be educated, with a love for authentic values, with a sense of what is good, right, noble, just and beautiful. Every subject must contribute to this enrichment of the person in addition to the retention of facts and figures. Noonan Elementary Academy's education goes beyond knowledge to the admiration of what is true, good, and beautiful. It is also essential that truths and values be put into action. To reach maturity the student must have sufficient self-mastery to form character. The student will acquire a sense of responsibility, the ability to give oneself to others in service, integrity in word and deed, and perseverance in difficult tasks.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noonan Continuation Academy's ranking?
Noonan Continuation Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Noonan Continuation Academy?
The application deadline for Noonan Continuation Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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