St. Patrick School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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St. Patrick School

412 N Jackson St Decatur, IL 62523

Tel: (217) 423-4351

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 188 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,820
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 188 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,820
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Patrick 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. Patrick School
Pre-K	35
Kind	15
1	15
2	15
3	18
4	17
5	15
6	12
7	17
8	29

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Year Founded

1856

School Calendar

School Motto

Living in Faith. Growing in Character. Loving Each Other. WE ARE ST. PATRICK SCHOOL!

Student Body

Total Students

188 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,820

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Tuition Notes

3 child is free

Admissions Director

Mrs. Jan Sweet

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

4th Grade recorder Karate ProgramBeginning & Advanced Band

Glee Choir - 4th/5thJr. High Elective Choir

Jr. High HandbellsJr. High Music Trip in the Spring

Math CountsScholastic Bowl

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School Notes

St. Patrick School is a state recognized non-public school that provides students with a strong religious and academic foundation.
Teachers are state certified and Highly Qualified.
Students score consistantly above grade level on nation wide achievement tests.

St. Patrick School is a state recognized non-public school that provides students with a strong religious and academic foundation. Teachers are state certified and Highly Qualified. Students score consistantly above grade level on nation wide achievement tests.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Patrick School cost?

St. Patrick School's tuition is approximately $1,820 for private students.

What schools are St. Patrick School often compared to?

St. Patrick School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Lourdes School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Patrick School offer?

St. Patrick School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Patrick School's ranking?

St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?

The application deadline for St. Patrick 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).