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St. Dominic Elementary School

4100 Columbus Road Quincy, IL 62305

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,600
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,600
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Students wear particular colors of tops and bottoms. Tops/shirts are to have collars. Bottoms include pants, skirts, jumpers, and shorts.
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For families registered in a Catholic Parish: 1 child - $2600. Family Rate: $3725. Non-registered families/Non-Catholics have a higher rate.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Principal

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boy Scouts and Girl ScoutsBuilders Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Parochial Music Organization BandParochial Music Organization Chorus
Piano Lessons


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate Classes

School Notes

  • St. Dominic School of St. Anthony of Padua Parish is a State Recognized Catholic school in Quincy, Illinois and the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois.
  • St. Dominic has been providing quality Catholic education since 1963,.and presently serves students in preschool through 8th grade.
  • The faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence, and to teaching the spiritual and moral values of the Catholic faith.
  • St. Dominic students are challenged to use their time and talents to lead and to serve.
  • St. Dominic is recognized by the Franklin Covey organization as a Leader in Me School for implementing The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into the curriculum and for providing opportunities for students to develop their full leadership potential.
  • The mission of St. Dominic School is to promote spiritual growth and academic excellencewhile challenging our students to use their talents to lead and to serve..At St. Dominic, we provide a learning atmosphere that is warm and loving. We hope that our students will gain knowledge and confidence in themselves, as well as treat one another with compassion and respect. We strive to enrich the life of each member of the school community by integrating all learning with Christian values and principles as found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe in the development of the whole child. Therefore, we are committed not only to the pursuit of academic excellence, but also to the development of every facet of the child`s life: spiritual, moral, intellectual, cultural, social, emotional, and physical.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Dominic Elementary School cost?
St. Dominic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $2,600 for private students.
What schools are St. Dominic Elementary School often compared to?
St. Dominic Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Peter School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Dominic Elementary School offer?
St. Dominic Elementary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Dominic Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Dominic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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