St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Elgin, IL
274 Division St, Elgin, IL 60120
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Elgin
St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Elgin, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 90 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockford. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 90
- Teachers
- 17.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rockford
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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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 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- The Association of Boarding Schools
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?
Questions about St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy
What grades does St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy serve?
St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy?
About 90 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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