St. Louis Catholic School

509 E Union St Nokomis, IL 62075
www.stlouis-nokomis.k12.il.us

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
solid color, collared shirts/blue or khaki pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%

Sports

School Notes

  • St. Louis Catholic School exists for two interrelated reasons. First, to assist parents in their responsibility to educate the children God has entrusted to them.
  • Second, to aid the church in its God-given mission of spreading the faith throughout the earth and through time.
  • Therefore, the school will strive to maintain a cooperative effort of parents and teachers-under the leadership of the Pastors of the Church- to develop the whole person of the child: body and soul.
  • It is our goal that students who graduate from St. Louis Catholic School will have a deep, personal relationship with Christ and will evidence this relationship through and throughout their lives.
  • They will be self-disciplined, respectful and responsible, have appropriate social skills, high character standards, and will be responsible for their own success.
  • School Motto: Believe. Learn. Succeed.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Louis Catholic School often compared to?
St. Louis Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Lutheran School, St. Isidores Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Louis Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Louis Catholic School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. Louis Catholic School offer?
St. Louis Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball. St. Louis Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Louis Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Louis Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,932 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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