St. Francis Solanus
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Quincy, IL
1720 College Ave, Quincy, IL 62301
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Quincy
In Quincy, Illinois, St. Francis Solanus is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 212 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 212
- Teachers
- 16.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 112 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% 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
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. Francis Solanus
What grades does St. Francis Solanus serve?
St. Francis Solanus serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis Solanus?
About 212 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis Solanus?
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