Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Columba School
About the School
- St. Columba School in Ottawa, IL, serves 165 udents from kindergarten through 9th grade in a co–educational Catholic town–based program.
- Founded in 1893, the school is one of the olde private schools in the state of Illinois.
- The udent–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by a teaching staff of 12 educators.
- The school has a udent diversity representation of 4.26% and maintains membership in the National Catholic Educational Association.
- Columba School offers a Catholic education in a downtown Ottawa location, providing elementary and early secondary grades.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Columba School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Columba School often compared to?
St. Columba School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Catholic Academy by visitors of our site.
What is St. Columba School's ranking?
St. Columba School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Columba School?
The application deadline for St. Columba School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Columba School located?
St. Columba School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Ottawa, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Columba School vs. Trinity Catholic Academy
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Columba School is Marquette Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Catholic
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Baptist
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Catholic
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3904 E 2603rd Rd
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Catholic
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
315 E North St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Distance: 27.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 24 students
Baptist
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Catholic
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Baptist
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Catholic
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3904 E 2603rd Rd
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Catholic
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Baptist
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Catholic
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
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Mc Nabb, IL 61335
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(815) 894-2363
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
9110.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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(815) 915-4460
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
9110.4 miles
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(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Bottom 50%10
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(815) 664-2100
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-2100
9110.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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(815) 664-4601
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
9110.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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