Routt Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Routt Catholic High School is a co-educational, independent Catholic high school in the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois whose bishop is the Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki.
Routt is located at 500 E. College Avenue adjacent to Our Saviour`s School and Church located in Jacksonville, Illinois.
The school was founded in 1902.
The current facility includes a chapel, library, multi-purpose room, guidance offices, development offices, gymnasium and a weight room.
The school also has a computer equipped business education lab, a science lab, an art classroom and a band/chorus room.
Routt shall admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Routt Catholic High School provides an excellent secondary education based on the Catholic tradition in a faith-centered environment through the teaching Christian values, the promotion of spiritual growth, and the total development of each student.
The school is accredited by Advanced Ed, NC Association Commission of Accreditation & School Improvement and recognized by the Diocese of Springfield.
Routt maintains all state and diocesan educational requirements.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 124 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,700
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 18 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Routt Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Routt Catholic High School
9	30
10	33
11	35
12	26

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Year Founded

1902

Colors

White, Purple, Gold

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Student Body

Total Students

124 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP History and English

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki or navy pants with (blue or white) oxford shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Apr. 18 / Aug. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,700

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Tuition Notes

A generous Tuition Awards Program Available through scholarships and general tuition assistance.

% on Financial Aid

44%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Betty Kuvinka

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubBook Club

DramaFellowship for Christian Athletes

National Honor SocietyScholastic Bowl

Spanish ClubStudent Council

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Band

School Notes

School Mascot: Rockets

Routt Catholic High School is a co-educational, independent Catholic high school in the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois whose bishop is the Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki. Routt is located at 500 E. College Avenue adjacent to Our Saviour`s School and Church located in Jacksonville, Illinois. The current facility includes a chapel, library, multi-purpose room, guidance offices, development offices, gymnasium and a weight room. The school also has a computer equipped business education lab, a science lab, an art classroom and a band/chorus room. Routt shall admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Routt Catholic High School provides an excellent secondary education based on the Catholic tradition in a faith-centered environment through the teaching Christian values, the promotion of spiritual growth, and the total development of each student. The school isaccredited byAdvanced Ed, NC Association Commission of Accreditation & School Improvementand recognized by the Diocese of Springfield. Routt maintains all state and diocesan educational requirements

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Routt Catholic High School cost?

Routt Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $3,700 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Routt Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Routt Catholic High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Routt Catholic High School offer?

Routt Catholic High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Routt Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Routt Catholic High School's ranking?

Routt Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Routt Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Routt Catholic High School is Apr. 18 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 18 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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