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St. Clare Catholic School

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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 Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 467 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1868

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Student Body

Total Students

467 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,000

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Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Faith, Family, Future

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Clare Catholic School cost?

St. Clare Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Clare Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Clare Catholic School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

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 and Oldest founding date.

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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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 467 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in St. Clair County, IL is $5,259 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in St. Clair County, IL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).