St. Emily Elementary School

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 (2026)

  • 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:

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Attribute

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
St. Emily Elementary School Student 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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)

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,557 for elementary schools and $19,341 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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