St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chillicothe, IL
1221 N 5th St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Chillicothe since at least 2011
In Chillicothe, Illinois, St. Edward School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 69 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% 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 Peoria. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 69
- Teachers
- 7.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 39 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Edward School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about St. Edward School
What grades does St. Edward School serve?
St. Edward School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Edward School?
About 69 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Edward School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Calvary Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 91% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chillicothe, IL1.1 mi
St. Jude Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 228% since 2011–12
Peoria, IL9.5 mi
Northminster Learning Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Peoria
Peoria, IL9.6 mi
St. Mary's - Metamora
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Metamora, IL11 mi
St. Marys Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Metamora, IL11 mi
123 You N Me Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Peoria
Peoria, IL11 mi