St. Theresa Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Palatine, IL
445 N Benton St, Palatine, IL 60067
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Illinois
In Palatine, Illinois, St. Theresa Elementary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 351 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 351
- Teachers
- 31.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 171 girls, 180 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 84% 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 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. Theresa Elementary School
What grades does St. Theresa Elementary School serve?
St. Theresa Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Theresa Elementary School?
About 351 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Theresa Elementary School?
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