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
Visitation Catholic School
About the School
- 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
School Rankings
Visitation Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1895
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & 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 Courses
1 course
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & 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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Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 123 students
Catholic
595 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3230
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Christian
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Mennonite
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Christian
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Distance: 31.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
Distance: 32.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Baptist
5323 180th Street N
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 496-2505
Distance: 32.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1028 W Cloverdale Road
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4343
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 123 students
Catholic
595 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3230
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 93 students
Christian
21890 Us Highway 34
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-2933
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Mennonite
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1881 E Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-8008
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
2726 Costa Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-3151
Distance: 31.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
900 46th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1485
Distance: 31.4 mi
Gr: PK | 35 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1450-30th Avenue
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-0755
Distance: 31.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
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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