We are a small Catholic School that has evolved into a multi-aged learning facility.
We are proud of our eighth grade graduates who make up 60% of high school valedictorians and 50% our high school salutatorians.
We have all day or half day preschool as options for parents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,599
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Visitation Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1895
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
9%
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
1 course
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Wayne Brau
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Scholastic Bowl
School Notes
- School Motto: Where a Rich Heritage of Quality Catholic Education Awaits Your Child
- School Mascot: Giants
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Visitation Catholic School cost?
Visitation Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,599 for private students.
What sports does Visitation Catholic School offer?
Visitation Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Visitation Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Visitation Catholic School's ranking?
Visitation Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Visitation Catholic School?
The application deadline for Visitation Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Visitation Catholic School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School Dismissal 11:30
May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Visitation Catholic School is Princeton Christian Academy (27.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Malachy (18.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Galesburg Christian School Assoc (28.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Malachy
(Catholic)
595 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3230
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3230
18.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 123 students
Princeton Christian Academy
(Christian)
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
27.9 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
28 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
(Christian)
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
28.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Costa Catholic School
(Catholic)
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
29.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Princeton Christian Academy
(Christian)
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
27.9 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
(Christian)
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
28.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
31.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Sycamore Christian School
(Baptist)
5323 180th Street N
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 496-2505
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 496-2505
32.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Calvary Baptist Academy ![Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy]( "Calvary Baptist Academy Photo - Calvary Baptist Church & Academy")
(Baptist)
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
32.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Malachy
(Catholic)
595 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3230
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3230
18.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 123 students
Princeton Christian Academy
(Christian)
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
27.9 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
28 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
(Christian)
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
28.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Costa Catholic School
(Catholic)
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
29.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
(Christian)
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
28.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Costa Catholic School
(Catholic)
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
29.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Tuition listed
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
31.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran C.E.L.
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1450-30th Avenue
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-0755
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-0755
31.4 miles
Gr: PK | 35 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
31.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Galva Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Galva Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 N Center Ave
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
7.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Excel Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7790
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7790
12.9 miles
Cambridge Comm Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
14.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
School Reviews
5 1/31/2013
I attended Visitation school 1951 to 1958. Most of my school mates graduated from college. I earned my masters degree in economics and was president of three banks. This school helped me develope educational and moral skills.
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