Our Lady Queen Of Peace School

Our Lady Queen of Peace has a proud tradition of excellence and has long enjoyed a reputation of being a leader among Diocesan schools in academics, extracurricular activities and athletics.
Many graduates go on to distinction in a variety of endeavors at area high schools.
A second generation of students is carrying on the school's fine tradition.
The parents of many of these current students are QP graduates themselves.
The fact that many alumni parents are returning to the parish and sending their children to QP is further testimony to the quality of education and sense of strong Christian values which have served as the foundation of the school's outstanding reputation.
Our Lady Queen of Peace School exists to provide pre-kindergarten through eighth grade parishioners an opportunity to grow in faith through a total educational experience which emphasizes academic excellence, personal responsibility and service within a Catholic faith community.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

Student Body

Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Our Lady Queen of Peace has a proud tradition of excellence and has long enjoyed a reputation of being a leader among Diocesan schools in academics, extracurricular activities and athletics. Many graduates go on to distinction in a variety of endeavors at area high schools. A second generation of students is carrying on the school's fine tradition. The parents of many of these current students are QP graduates themselves. The fact that many alumni parents are returning to the parish and sending their children to QP is further testimony to the quality of education and sense of strong Christian values which have served as the foundation of the school's outstanding reputation. Our Lady Queen of Peace School exists to provide pre-kindergarten through eighth grade parishioners an opportunity to grow in faith through a total educational experience which emphasizes academic excellence, personal responsibility and service within a Catholic faith community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in St. Clair County, IL is $5,259 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in St. Clair County, IL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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