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:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Malachy School's ranking?
St. Malachy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Malachy School?
The application deadline for St. Malachy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Malachy School is Circle Academy (13.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Judah Christian School (14.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
13.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Campus Middle School For Girls
All-girls
108 S. Webber Street
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
14.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canaan Academy
(Christian)
207 N Central Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
14.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2111 N. Willow Road
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
14.3 miles
Gr: 2-11 | 7 students
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