St. Edward Central Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 252 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Edward Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Edward Central Catholic High School
9	60
10	61
11	67
12	64

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Grade 11 largest at 67 students, with Grade 9 at 60 and Grade 12 at 64.

Year Founded

1941

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

School Motto

'Be it known to all who enter here that CHRIST is the reason for this school.'

Student Body

Total Students

252 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

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BaseballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

School Notes

Since 1941, St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin hasmeant "high-quality Catholic education" to thousands of young menand women in the Fox Valley area.
Emphasizing that our faith inChrist is the most important reason for our school, we seek toproduce students who will understand the relationship and influencebetween religion and life.
We are a four-year, coeducational,Central Catholic high school.
As a Christ centered high school,theology is an important aspect of each school day.
St. EdwardCentral Catholic High School is a Catholic family dedicated tofaith in action, excellence in education, and discipleship in JesusChrist.
St. Edward offers a complete program of religiousactivities including Mass, overnight retreats, and Days ofRecollection, nurturing the spiritual lives of our students allyear long.

Since 1941, St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin hasmeant "high-quality Catholic education" to thousands of young menand women in the Fox Valley area. Emphasizing that our faith inChrist is the most important reason for our school, we seek toproduce students who will understand the relationship and influencebetween religion and life. We are a four-year, coeducational,Central Catholic high school. As a Christ centered high school,theology is an important aspect of each school day. St. EdwardCentral Catholic High School is a Catholic family dedicated tofaith in action, excellence in education, and discipleship in JesusChrist. St. Edward offers a complete program of religiousactivities including Mass, overnight retreats, and Days ofRecollection, nurturing the spiritual lives of our students allyear long.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Edward Central Catholic High School cost?

St. Edward Central Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

What sports does St. Edward Central Catholic High School offer?

St. Edward Central Catholic High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Edward Central Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is St. Edward Central Catholic High School's ranking?

St. Edward Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Edward Central Catholic High School?

The application deadline for St. Edward Central Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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