St. Clare School is a partnership of motivated students, dedicated faculty and clergy, involved parents, and supported parishioners.
We believe a quality Catholic education to an essential ministry of the Church.
In a Catholic school such as St. Clare, Christianity should and does color all our efforts for education includes far more than the mere accumulation of facts.
We intend to form strong Catholic men and women, well-equipped with Catholic doctrine and the intellectual stamina necessary to meet today's complex and challenging problems.
St. Clare School is a Catholic School whose staff members work as co-workers with parents and the parish communities, striving to encourage each student's faith to become more living conscious and active through the light of instructions.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Clare Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
467 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Clare School is a partnership of motivated students, dedicated faculty and clergy, involved parents, and supported parishioners. We believe a quality Catholic education to an essential ministry of the Church. In a Catholic school such as St. Clare, Christianity should and does color all our efforts for education includes far more than the mere accumulation of facts. We intend to form strong Catholic men and women, well-equipped with Catholic doctrine and the intellectual stamina necessary to meet today's complex and challenging problems. St. Clare School is a Catholic School whose staff members work as co-workers with parents and the parish communities, striving to encourage each student's faith to become more living conscious and active through the light of instructions.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Clare Catholic School's ranking?
St. Clare Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Clare Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Clare Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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