Ss Peter & Paul School

Ss Peter & Paul School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other associations(s) for exceptional children.
The student:teacher of Ss Peter & Paul School is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,399
  • Acceptance rate: 97%
  • Average class size: 29 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Ss Peter & Paul School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
Campus Size
22 acres

Student Body

Total Students
276 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Ss Peter & Paul School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
Average Class Size
29 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandDrama Club
Foreign Language NetworkKnitting Club
Young Rembrandts

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ss Peter & Paul School cost?
Ss Peter & Paul School's tuition is approximately $3,399 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Ss Peter & Paul School?
The acceptance rate of Ss Peter & Paul School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Ss Peter & Paul School offer?
Ss Peter & Paul School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Ss Peter & Paul School's ranking?
Ss Peter & Paul School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul School?
The application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,399
  • Acceptance rate: 97%
  • Average class size: 29 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mchenry County, IL is $5,541 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mchenry County, IL is 97% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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