St. Patrick School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 426 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Patrick School
Pre-K	39
Kind	34
1	39
2	30
3	27
4	41
5	65
6	53
7	46
8	52

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Year Founded

1956

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

426 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

We are a Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic School.
Our mission, along with the parents, is to educate the total child: academically, morally, spiritually, physically, and socially in order to live as a Christian person in the 21st century.

We are a Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic School.
Our mission, along with the parents, is to educate the total child: academically, morally, spiritually, physically, and socially in order to live as a Christian person in the 21st century.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Patrick School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 3/15/2024

Everything my husband & I needed in a school/community for our children. St Pats has exceptional teachers, organized & responsive administration, wonderful/inclusive families, top-notch Principal who shows leadership & has made this a successful & thriving school & community. I couldn't ask for anything better. My children are in the best environment for learning academically & learning about their faith as well.

- Posted by Parent - Kara

5 2/23/2024

A wonderful school that we have been grateful to be a part of for many years. The close-knit community, dedicated staff, and outstanding curriculum had us hooked after our first child attended preschool. 9 years later we couldn't be happier with our decision to send all of our children here.

- Posted by Parent - ARB

5 2/16/2024

St. Patrick's School is an amazing place to send your child for an education. The entire staff is wonderful. Your child will feel safe, loved, and happy. I recommend visiting the school and meeting the principal. You will see what a great school it truly is!

- Posted by Parent - Sandy

5 2/16/2024

St. Patrick's school is so wonderful! We have had such a wonderful experience there. I can't recommend it enough! The staff, teachers, and school community are so amazing!!

- Posted by Parent - Tracy Andrews

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $21,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).