St. Francis de Sales School in Lake Zurich, IL, is a Catholic coed school serving grades Preschool through 8 in a suburban community. Founded in 1956, the school enrolls 373 students with a studentteacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 21 teachers.
The annual tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $7,225, and the acceptance rate is 85 percent.
The school received the Blue Ribbon recognition in 2018 and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for having one of the largest student bodies.
Francis de Sales School reflects local diversity with approximately 10 percent of its students identifying as students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,225
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Francis De Sales 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
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007, 2018
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
373 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
National Junior Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir Program
MusicKids
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Francis De Sales School cost?
St. Francis De Sales School's tuition is approximately $7,225 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales School?
The acceptance rate of St. Francis De Sales School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. Francis De Sales School offer?
St. Francis De Sales School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Francis De Sales School's ranking?
St. Francis De Sales School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School?
The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis De Sales School is Quentin Road Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Zurich KinderCare (1.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lake Zurich KinderCare ![Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare]( "Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
550 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
50 Landover Parkway
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-K Sports: 3
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori Children's House Of N. Barrington
Montessori School
115 Clover Hill Ln
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 550-0917
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 550-0917
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Barrington ![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - Brightmont Academy Barrington offers one-to-one learning with personalized instruction tailored to each student's goals and pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - Brightmont Academy Barrington offers one-to-one learning with personalized instruction tailored to each student's goals and pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
6.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori Academy Of North Hoffman
Montessori School
1200 Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 705-1234
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Barrington ![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - Brightmont Academy Barrington offers one-to-one learning with personalized instruction tailored to each student's goals and pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - Brightmont Academy Barrington offers one-to-one learning with personalized instruction tailored to each student's goals and pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
319 Franklin St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Sports: 6
Creative Learning Montessori School ![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
1115 Robert Parker Coffin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-0430
4.4 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lake Zurich KinderCare ![Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare]( "Lake Zurich KinderCare Photo - Lake Zurich KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
550 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-9330
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
50 Landover Parkway
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-8866
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-K Sports: 3
24480 N Old Mchenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6103
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori Children's House Of N. Barrington
Montessori School
115 Clover Hill Ln
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 550-0917
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 550-0917
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Big Timber Elementary School
(Math: 25-29%)
1400 S Ridgecrest Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
9201.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Huntley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13719 Harmony Rd
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6600
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6600
9201.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Leggee Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13723 Harmony Rd
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6200
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6200
9201.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 877 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 W Judd St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0473
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0473
9202.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Woodstock High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W South St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4370
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4370
9202.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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