St. Paul School in Odell, IL, serves 70 udents in grades PK through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded with a Catholic orientation, the co–ed school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and a regional independent school association.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a teaching staff of 5 educators for its regular elementary and middle school programs.
Annual tuition is $3,550, positioning. Paul School among the more affordable private PK–8 Catholic schools in the Illinois area.
Paul School ranks within the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for tuition affordability based on available local comparisons.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,550
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Paul School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Enter to Learn about Christ. Leave to serve Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul School cost?
St. Paul School's tuition is approximately $3,550 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul School?
The application deadline for St. Paul School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/4/2024
Alumni and former teachers. I always hoped to return to Odell and St. Paul's. My intention was to be their music teacher and take up where Sr. Ann Regina left off. I was going to teach piano. St. Paul's was a gift to that small farming community. We all appreciated it so much. We had an outstanding basic education. The negative reviews are by people who don't have a background in education. They whine about sports. So? In 5th grade, I was reading at a 10th grade level. No public kid was doing that. We were taught creative writing, and I have written two books. I applaud St. Paul's. Bravo! Well done! When people tell me false stories about the Saints, I correct them. "I went to St. Paul's, and I know better.".
5 12/9/2018
It was alright but very limited athletic and extracurricular activities having to go to other schools for that was more difficult then necessary. I felt very limited in these ways. The education was good, but I felt like a outsider and most of my friends were in public school, they were nice and all, but after 2 years I went back to regular school. I have to give them at least a 3 1/2, they just don't have good facilities or labs and stuff like that and I wanted to be with my friends and be on their teams.
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