#25 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
St. Raphael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
Crystal, MN
A+Overall grade150 students9 students per teacher
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Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the Midwest. Top 50 of 1,696 schools.
#26 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Our Lady of the Elms School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Akron, OH
A+Overall gradeAll girls293 students8 students per teacher
#27 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Rosary High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in Aurora
Aurora, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls220 students11 students per teacher
#28 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Elgin
Elgin, IL
A+Overall grade207 students10 students per teacher
#29 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Ohio
Toledo, OH
A+Overall grade207 students7 students per teacher
#30 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
St. Paul Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Marion
Marion, IN
A+Overall grade149 students8 students per teacher
#31 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School
Diocesan school · Grades 4–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Steubenville
Steubenville, OH
A+Overall grade177 students10 students per teacher
#32 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Regina Dominican HS
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in Wilmette
Wilmette, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls200 students8 students per teacher
#33 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
Monona, WI
A+Overall grade157 students6 students per teacher
#34 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Holy Angels Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Ohio
Dayton, OH
A+Overall grade224 students8 students per teacher
#35 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only Catholic school in Mount Calvary
Mount Calvary, WI
A+Overall gradeAll boys136 students7 students per teacher
#36 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Holy Family Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Peoria, IL
A+Overall grade97 students7 students per teacher
#37 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Elkhart, IN
A+Overall grade250 students10 students per teacher
#38 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
St. Xavier Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools nationwide
Junction City, KS
A+Overall grade111 students5 students per teacher
#39 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade829 students11 students per teacher
#40 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
St. Teresa High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Decatur
Decatur, IL
A+Overall grade237 students9 students per teacher
#41 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Burlington Notre Dame
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Iowa
Burlington, IA
A+Overall grade395 students8 students per teacher
#42 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
The Summit Country Day School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Cincinnati, OH
A+Overall grade840 students7 students per teacher
#43 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Noonan Elementary Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Mokena, IL
A+Overall grade191 students5 students per teacher
#44 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Mount Carmel High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll boys588 students11 students per teacher
#45 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Northside Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade267 students10 students per teacher
#46 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Old St. Marys School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade419 students8 students per teacher
#47 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
Omaha, NE
A+Overall grade215 students7 students per teacher
#48 Best Catholic Schools in the Midwest
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
A+Overall grade142 students9 students per teacher
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