Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,470
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Anthony Grade School
About the School
- St. Anthony Elementary School is a Catholic, co-educational school that provides a learning environment steeped in tradition and committed to excellence in education.
- The school offers a comprehensive curriculum where students are encouraged to discover and develop their individual talents and potential.
- St. Anthony High School offers a Christian-based, disciplined, safe environment which fosters the student's personal and academic growth for lifelong learning and enjoyment.
- Faculty strive to positively contribute to each student's desire and ability to be responsible, contributing members of our constantly changing society.
- The strength of the St. Anthony community is our faith; a faith initiated and celebrated in baptism, a faith united in the Eucharist, and a faith nurtured by one another through our daily Christian interaction.
- St. Anthony High School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission of education; a mission not only of intellectual growth, but one of physical, spiritual, moral and emotional growth as well.
- At St. Anthony High School, we believe our learning community assists young people in the fourfold mission of the church: to teach and proclaim the Gospel, to live in community, to serve each other, and worship.
- This mission, centered around the Eucharist, is founded in the belief that all students are created in God's image with unlimited potential.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,470
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Anthony Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
478 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Anthony Elementary School is a Catholic, co-educational school that provides a learning environment steeped in tradition and committed to excellence in education. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum where students are encouraged to discover and develop their individual talents and potential. St. Anthony High School offers a Christian-based, disciplined, safe environment which fosters the student's personal and academic growth for lifelong learning and enjoyment. Faculty strive to positively contribute to each student's desire and ability to be responsible, contributing members of our constantly changing society. The strength of the St. Anthony community is our faith; a faith initiated and celebrated in baptism, a faith united in the Eucharist, and a faith nurtured by one another through our daily Christian interaction. St. Anthony High School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission of education; a mission not only of intellectual growth, but one of physical, spiritual, moral and emotional growth as well. At St. Anthony High School, we believe our learning community assists young people in the fourfold mission of the church: to teach and proclaim the Gospel, to live in community, to serve each other, and worship. This mission, centered around the Eucharist, is founded in the belief that all students are created in God's image with unlimited potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Anthony Grade School cost?
St. Anthony Grade School's tuition is approximately $4,470 for private students.
What schools are St. Anthony Grade School often compared to?
St. Anthony Grade School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Anthony Grade School's ranking?
St. Anthony Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony Grade School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Anthony Grade School vs. Sacred Heart Elementary School
The nearest high school to St. Anthony Grade School is St. Anthony High School (7.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Catholic
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
200 N Church St
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-2231
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Catholic
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
Baptist
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Pentecostal
10 N Myers St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5620
Distance: 29.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 34.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Pentecostal
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
200 N Church St
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-2231
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
E 3rd St
Saint Peter, IL 62880
(618) 349-8888
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Catholic
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
200 N Church St
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-2231
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
E 3rd St
Saint Peter, IL 62880
(618) 349-8888
Distance: 29.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
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Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
8969.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
8969.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
St. Elmo Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
8969.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
St. Elmo Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
8969.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
8972 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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