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St. Cletus School

700 W 55th St La Grange, IL 60525

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Cletus School in La Grange, IL offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a suburban setting.
  • The school enrolls 362 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average class size of 20.
  • Founded in a suburban community,.
  • Cletus is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and received a Blue Ribbon recognition in 2014.
  • Approximately 35% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting a measure of diversity at the school.
  • Cletus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois by udent body size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Cletus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
School Motto
Faith, Family, Future

Student Body

Total Students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Cletus School often compared to?
St. Cletus School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Xavier School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Cletus School's ranking?
St. Cletus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Cletus School?
The application deadline for St. Cletus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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St. Cletus is a great school with a nurturing environment. Teachers are great, their tech is top notch and most importantly, my students love their school.
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The Director, Stage and Prop Design, and everyone else should be highly commended for the performance of Willy Wonka Junior. Of course the kids were great and did a very professional job of acting, set change, lighting and music. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed this play. I am grandmother to Emily Wiet, 6th Grade. Thank you
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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $12,292 for elementary schools and $18,786 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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