Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,059
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,059
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1955
Student Body
Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This rate is for parishioners. There is a higher rate paid by non-parishioners who enroll their child.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Amy Johnson
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Church ChoirGreen Club
Math MorningsRobotics Club
Spanish LanguageStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
School Notes
- St Margaret Mary School is committed to Catholic education, developing faith life, building community and Christian service.
- We endeavor to create a school environment that fosters respect for each person, develops healthy self-concept, and is conducive to learning.
- We offer a curriculum that develops the total person through science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, the arts and religious studies.
- We envision a Catholic education that will assist and develop the student in becoming a person of faith with an open and eager intellect capable of embracing God and the world with courage, love and understanding.
- The student will grow in the necessary skills to be effective in each step toward maturity as a Christian citizen.
- St Margaret Mary School is committed to Catholic education, developing faith life, building community and Christian service.
- We endeavor to create a school environment that fosters respect for each person, develops healthy self-concept, and is conducive to learning.
- We offer a curriculum that develops the total person through science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, the arts and religious studies.
- We envision a Catholic education that will assist and develop the student in becoming a person of faith with an open and eager intellect capable of embracing God and the world with courage, love and understanding.
- The student will grow in the necessary skills to be effective in each step toward maturity as a Christian citizen.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Margaret Mary Catholic School cost?
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,059 for private students.
What schools are St. Margaret Mary Catholic School often compared to?
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Thomas The Apostle School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. Margaret Mary Catholic School offer?
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Mary Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Margaret Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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