St. John Brebeuf School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. John Brebeuf is a Catholic School where human culture and knowledge, enlightened and strengthened by faith, is shared in a spirit of trust, discipline, and love.
Our school is a living faith community – one which witnesses the presence of Jesus, to and for the varied cultures in which it exists.
The unique role of our school is to provide a Christian philosophy and moral value system along with the basic sequential development of skills, seeking academic excellence through an awareness of individual differences.
This will enable students to live a Christian life and to make intelligent and just decisions now and in their adult lives.
Teachers and parents share responsibility with the student for spiritual, moral, and academic growth of the student.
By example, by learning experiences, by faith sharing, by liturgy, by service, students are encouraged, strengthened, taught, supported, and gently led toward shaping the future that is theirs.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 291 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,200
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John Brebeuf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Brebeuf School
Pre-K	36
Kind	26
1	23
2	34
3	23
4	23
5	42
6	21
7	21
8	42

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Year Founded

1955

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Student Body

Total Students

291 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,200

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Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Jaguars

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Brebeuf School cost?

St. John Brebeuf School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John Brebeuf School?

The acceptance rate of St. John Brebeuf School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.

What is St. John Brebeuf School's ranking?

St. John Brebeuf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John Brebeuf School?

The application deadline for St. John Brebeuf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,473 for elementary schools and $19,515 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).