St. Cletus School in La Grange, IL offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 362 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average class size of 20.
Founded in a suburban community,. Cletus is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and received a Blue Ribbon recognition in 2014.
Approximately 35% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting a measure of diversity at the school.
Cletus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois by udent body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Cletus 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
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Student Body
Total Students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Faith, Family, Future
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Cletus School often compared to?
St. Cletus School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Xavier School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Cletus School's ranking?
St. Cletus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Cletus School?
The application deadline for St. Cletus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Cletus School is Helping Hand School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Advent Christian Dcc (0.8 miles away)
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St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
1.9 miles
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
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(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
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Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(708) 246-4454
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
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Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9035 Grant Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-6987
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-6987
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Gr: K-8 | 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Mary Catholic School ![St. Mary Catholic School Photo]( "St. Mary Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
97 Herrick Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-5747
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-5747
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
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St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic School ![St. Mary Catholic School Photo]( "St. Mary Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
97 Herrick Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-5747
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-5747
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
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(708) 562-3040
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(708) 562-3040
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Advent Christian Dcc
Daycare / Preschool
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(708) 246-6061
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
0.8 miles
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Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
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(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
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Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Grand Ave Preschool - Day Care
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1905 W 59th Street
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 113 students
1900 W 58th Place
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-5933
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-5933
1 miles
Gr: NS | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
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100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
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Nazareth Academy
(Catholic)
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(708) 354-0061
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(708) 354-0061
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Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
(Catholic)
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
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Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
1.3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Advent Christian Dcc
Daycare / Preschool
1525 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Grand Ave Preschool - Day Care
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1905 W 59th Street
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 113 students
1900 W 58th Place
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-5933
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-5933
1 miles
Gr: NS | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(815) 254-2160
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-2160
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Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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(630) 636-3500
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(815) 439-4828
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(815) 439-4828
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School Reviews
5 9/21/2020
St. Cletus is a great school with a nurturing environment. Teachers are great, their tech is top notch and most importantly, my students love their school.
5 4/9/2012
The Director, Stage and Prop Design, and everyone else should be highly commended for the performance of Willy Wonka Junior. Of course the kids were great and did a very professional job of acting, set change, lighting and music. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed this play. I am grandmother to Emily Wiet, 6th Grade. Thank you
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