St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School (Top Ranked ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ for 2026-27)

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St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School

412 S State St Jerseyville, IL 62052

Tel: (618) 498-4823

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 353 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Francis/holy Gho Catholic School in Jerseyville, IL, serves 353 coâ€“ed students from preschool through 8th grade in a town setting.
The school has a udentâ€“teacher ratio of 17:1 with 21 fullâ€“time teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
It is affiliated with the Catholic religion and holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Francis/holy Gho Catholic School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for largest student body among Kâ€“8 schools.
The udent population includes approximately 1.25% students of color, reflecting the local community demographics.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 353 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School
Pre-K	20
Kind	31
1	31
2	32
3	32
4	35
5	54
6	48
7	33
8	37

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School Motto

A School You Can Believe In

Student Body

Total Students

353 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$5,250 for 1 Child (Parish Family Tuition)

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St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,515 for elementary schools and $14,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).