St. Malachy School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

340 E Belle Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866

Our school seeks to provide a course of study consistent with the Christian faith in order that committed students might be grounded in Biblical truth and wisdom, and prepared to become future Christian leaders in our society.

The school has been founded to provide two things to today's young people- a learning environment that is supportive of the Christian faith of the student, and an academic program that presents disciplines of study from a Christian world view and challenges our young people to be the best they can be to the glory of God.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 195 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Malachy 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

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

195 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Our school seeks to provide a course of study consistent with the Christian faith in order that committed students might be grounded in Biblical truth and wisdom, and prepared to become future Christian leaders in our society. The school has been founded to provide two things to today's young people- a learning environment that is supportive of the Christian faith of the student, and an academic program that presents disciplines of study from a Christian world view and challenges our young people to be the best they can be to the glory of God.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Malachy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.

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

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