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St. Theresa Of Avila

190 N Ohio Ave Salem, IL 62881

Tel: (618) 548-3492

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 53 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 53 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Theresa Of Avila
Pre-K	2
Kind	8
1	3
2	6
3	8
4	7
5	8
6	3
7	2
8	6

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Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Sister Margaret Schmidt

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Math CountsScholar Bowl

School Notes

The mission of Saint Theresa of Avila School is to provide quality education in a context of Catholic faith and Christian community to students in grades K through 8.
Owned and operated by Saint Theresa of Avila Parish, the school offers academic, social, spiritual, physical, and extra-curricular opportunities based on the belief that each child is gifted by God, can learn, and succeed.
We welcome those who choose an education based on the values we exemplify.
Our parish family pledges to support Saint Theresa of Avila School in its continuing effort to pass on the faith and to witness that Catholic faith to the greater community of Salem.

School Motto: The mission of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church of Salem, Illinois is to be a community that believes and proclaims the powerful and loving presence of Jesus Christ and extends His love to others through our worship, word, and work.

The mission of Saint Theresa of Avila School is to provide quality education in a context of Catholic faith and Christian community to students in grades K through 8. Owned and operated by Saint Theresa of Avila Parish, the school offers academic, social, spiritual, physical, and extra-curricular opportunities based on the belief that each child is gifted by God, can learn, and succeed. We welcome those who choose an education based on the values we exemplify. Our parish family pledges to support Saint Theresa of Avila School in its continuing effort to pass on the faith and to witness that Catholic faith to the greater community of Salem.

Source: Verified school update

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St. Theresa Of Avila offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.

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The application deadline for St. Theresa Of Avila is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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