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Costa Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Galesburg, IL

2726 Costa Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Illinois

In Galesburg, Illinois, Costa Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 115 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
115
Teachers
11.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 63 girls, 52 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    188’11–12167’13–14145’15–16196’21–22115’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K14
    117
    214
    315
    418
    510
    69
    712
    86

    Student body

    White77%
    Two or more races10%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Asian4%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Costa Catholic School

    What grades does Costa Catholic School serve?

    Costa Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Costa Catholic School?

    About 115 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Costa Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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