St. Emily Elementary School in Mount Prospect, IL, serves 377 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and operates as a co–ed elementary and middle school.
Annual tuition for. Emily Elementary School is $5,600, with a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 supported by 20 teachers.
Approximately 14% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some student diversity within the enrollment.
Recognized with a Blue Ribbon award in 2011,. Emily ranks among the larger private schools in Illinois by udent population.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Emily Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011
Student Body
Total Students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Emily Elementary School cost?
St. Emily Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,600 for private students.
What schools are St. Emily Elementary School often compared to?
St. Emily Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Raymond School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Emily Elementary School's ranking?
St. Emily Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Emily Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Emily Elementary 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. Emily Elementary School is Northern Illinois Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Park View Montessori School - Mount Prospect (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
1015 Rose Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
2.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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