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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Hampshire, IL

288 E Jefferson Ave, Hampshire, IL 60140

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Hampshire since at least 2011

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Hampshire, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 63 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockford. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
63
Teachers
12.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 30 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
185 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    155’11–12165’13–14161’15–16126’17–1886’19–20111’21–2263’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K13
    15
    25
    38
    48
    55
    610
    77
    82

    Student body

    White83%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School

    What grades does St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School serve?

    St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School?

    About 63 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School?

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

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