St. Malachy School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Rantoul, IL
340 E Belle Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Rantoul since at least 2011
In Rantoul, Illinois, St. Malachy School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 139 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. 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 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 139
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 70 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% 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
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about St. Malachy School
What grades does St. Malachy School serve?
St. Malachy School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Malachy School?
About 139 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Malachy School?
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