St. Francis De Sales School

St. Francis De Sales School serves 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher of St. Francis De Sales School is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,000
  • 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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 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
St. Francis De Sales School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%

Sports

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 $6,000 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 higher than the national average of 84%.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $12,918 for elementary schools and $20,755 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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