The mission statement of St. Vincent de Paul School is to foster within an educational environment the teaching and values of Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Through the promotion of these teachings and values, a Christian community is created where students are accepted, cherished, and challenged.
The school recognizes that parents are the primary teachers of their children in faith development, and assumes a mutual responsibility to enhance this development as well as the academic, social, physical, and emotional dimensions of each child.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Vincent De Paul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Student Body
Total Students
284 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Vincent De Paul's ranking?
St. Vincent De Paul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent De Paul?
The application deadline for St. Vincent De Paul is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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