St. Paul Continuation School

St. Paul Continuation School serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Association of Private Special Education Centers.
The student:teacher of St. Paul Continuation School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Paul Continuation School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
21 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Raising Saints
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Paul Continuation School's ranking?
St. Paul Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Continuation School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,088 for elementary schools and $15,731 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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