St. Patrick Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Springfield, IL
1800 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62703
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Springfield
- Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011
St. Patrick Catholic School is an independent Catholic school in Springfield, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 44 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 179 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 44
- Teachers
- 6.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 19 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 98% 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. Patrick Catholic School
What grades does St. Patrick Catholic School serve?
St. Patrick Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Patrick Catholic School?
About 44 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick Catholic School?
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