St. Celestine School
Tel:
(708) 453-8234
St. Celestine School is one of the largest Catholic Schools in the area.
Students have one to one technology from Preschool through grade 8.
Students enjoy music, art, technology, P.e. and Spanish classes every weekly.
There are many extracurricular clubs and athletic opportunities available at all grade levels. Tours are available at any time during the school day.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 442 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,650
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Celestine School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Speech and learning diabilties |
| Year Founded | 1936 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 442 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 27% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,650 |
| % on Financial Aid | 3% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- St. Celestine School is an elementary Cathoiic school serving 478 in gradesPreK through grade 8. The school has above average test scores at every grade level in every subject area. A full program including acadmeics and specials in gym, art, music, foreign language and technology are offered. Every stduent hass 1:1 techonolgy that includes Ipads and chromebooks. Many after school activities are offered that include athletics (BB, volleyball, soccer) as well as clubs (art club, drama club, Spanish Club, Chess Club Student Council, and reading clubs. Girl and boy scouting progrmas are very strong. Religion is strong and teaches lives rooted in Christ with morals and values., A wonderful family community feeling is evident.
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