St. Athanasius School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 250 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,240
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Athanasius School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Athanasius School
Pre-K	22
Kind	20
1	21
2	24
3	23
4	27
5	22
6	33
7	39
8	19

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1923

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012, 2019

Student Body

Total Students

250 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

19 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,240

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Tuition Notes

parish member rate is 7285

% on Financial Aid

10%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Judy Berg

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

bandchess

choirscouts

School Notes

St. Athanasius School is an elementary school committed to the Roman Catholic tradition, academic excellence and student enrichment.
At St. Athanasius, each child is recognized as a unique individual with particular strengths, abilities and interests.
We believe children learn best in a caring environment where individual learning styles are accommodated and children are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential.
St. Athanasius School is a Catholic community challenging students to academic excellence, developing their unique talents and gifts, and inspiring them to become community leaders in imitation of Christ. Our strong academic program also recognizes the uniqueness of each of our children, while setting high standards of excellence.
We believe that children learn best in a caring environment where they are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential, and every effort is made to accommodate individual learning styles.
In 2012 and 2019, St. Athanasius School was named a Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School..

School Motto: Love. Learn. Lead.

St. Athanasius School, is an elementary school committed to the Roman Catholic tradition, academic excellence and student enrichment. At St. Athanasius, each child is recognized as a unique individual with particular strengths, abilities and interests. We believe children learn best in a caring environment where individual learning styles are accommodated and children are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. St. Athanasius School is a Catholic community challenging students to academic excellence, developing their unique talents and gifts, and inspiring them to become community leaders in imitation of Christ. Our strong academic program also recognizes the uniqueness of each of our children, while setting high standards of excellence. We believe that children learn best in a caring environment where they are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential, and every effort is made to accommodate individual learning styles.
In 2012 and 2019, St. Athanasius School was named a Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Athanasius School cost?

St. Athanasius School's tuition is approximately $8,240 for private students.

What schools are St. Athanasius School often compared to?

St. Athanasius School is often viewed alongside schools like The Academy at St. Joan of Arc by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Athanasius School?

The acceptance rate of St. Athanasius School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Athanasius School offer?

St. Athanasius School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Athanasius School's ranking?

St. Athanasius School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Athanasius School?

The application deadline for St. Athanasius School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 7/29/2023

We have been here eight years and are consistently pleased by how much our children enjoy their experience here, the quality of the teachers and curriculum, and the family feel.

- Posted by Parent - BH

5 11/16/2015

Best Catholic PK-8 school on the North Shore. Strong academics. Dedicated teachers. Excellent community involvement. The principal runs a tight ship and has a gift for hiring great teachers. Compared to other private and well rated public elementary schools in the area, I've been very impressed how efficiently this school operates.

- Posted by Parent - Titah

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