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)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Columba School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Tuition listed
La Salle Peru Christian School
(Baptist)
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Tuition listed
Sheridan Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3904 E 2603rd Rd
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
13.5 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Tuition listed
Lighted Way Association
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
St. Bede Academy ![St. Bede Academy Photo]( "St. Bede Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
24 W Us Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-3140
13.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
315 E North St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2313
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
27.5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Tuition listed
La Salle Peru Christian School
(Baptist)
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Tuition listed
Sheridan Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3904 E 2603rd Rd
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
13.5 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marquette Academy
(Catholic)
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Tuition listed
La Salle Peru Christian School
(Baptist)
200 24th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1037
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
336 Alice Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-8916
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
650 4th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-8523
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Tuition listed
Lighted Way Association
Special Education School
1445 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 224-1345
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Putnam County Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
9110 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Ladd Comm Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
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Top 50%10
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
(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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(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
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Top 10%10
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
9110.4 miles
Gr: K-12
Hall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(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%
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(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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