St. Catherine Of Alexandria School

St. Catherine School is an integral part of the St. Catherine parish family.
We strive to instill in our students values which promote human dignity and embrace diversity.
St. Catherine offers a variety of opportunities for students such as: band, violin, before and after school care programs, scouting, Children's choir, voice lessons, and sports programs.
Our school community recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children in the Catholic faith.
It is our goal to support the parents in this on-going endeavor.
Students attend weekly Mass with their class, participate in daily prayer and seasonal prayer services, along with community service projects.
St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish established a school for the children of registered parishioners to provide a Catholic education in a Christian atmosphere in which all students can develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically to the best of their ability in a safe environment.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
515 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

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  • St. Catherine School is an integral part of the St. Catherine parish family. We strive to instill in our students values which promote human dignity and embrace diversity. St. Catherine offers a variety of opportunities for students such as: band, violin, before and after school care programs, scouting, Children's choir, voice lessons, and sports programs. Our school community recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children in the Catholic faith. It is our goal to support the parents in this on-going endeavor. Students attend weekly Mass with their class, participate in daily prayer and seasonal prayer services, along with community service projects. St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish established a school for the children of registered parishioners to provide a Catholic education in a Christian atmosphere in which all students can develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically to the best of their ability in a safe environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Catherine Of Alexandria School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Catherine Of Alexandria School?
The application deadline for St. Catherine Of Alexandria 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: 515 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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