School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The student:teacher of School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,247
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center 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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
470 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center cost?
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center's tuition is approximately $8,247 for private students.
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What is School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center's ranking?
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center?
The application deadline for School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center vs. School Of St. Mary
The nearest high school and elementary school to School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center is Fusion Academy Lake Forest (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Forest Country Day School (1.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 406 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
185 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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