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Pre-K is largest with 56 students, slightly above Grade 8 at 53 and Grade 5 at 52.

Year Founded

1956

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007, 2018

Student Body

Total Students

373 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,225

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

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BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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National Junior Honor Society

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Band ProgramChoir Program

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School Notes

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.

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How much does St. Francis De Sales School cost?

St. Francis De Sales School's tuition is approximately $7,225 for private students.

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).

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $11,581 for elementary schools and $21,076 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).