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St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School

412 S State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052

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Tel: (618) 498-4823

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St. Francis/holy Gho Catholic School in Jerseyville, IL, serves 353 co–ed students from preschool through 8th grade in a town setting.

The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 21 full–time teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.

It is affiliated with the Catholic religion and holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Francis/holy Gho Catholic School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for largest student body among K–8 schools.

The udent population includes approximately 1.25% students of color, reflecting the local community demographics.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 353 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

353 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$5,250 for 1 Child (Parish Family Tuition)

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: A School You Can Believe In

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 353 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).