St. Thomas of Villanova School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Palatine, IL
1141 E Anderson Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Palatine since at least 2011
In Palatine, Illinois, St. Thomas of Villanova School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 165 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 165
- Teachers
- 14.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 61 girls, 104 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% 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
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Questions about St. Thomas of Villanova School
What grades does St. Thomas of Villanova School serve?
St. Thomas of Villanova School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas of Villanova School?
About 165 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas of Villanova School?
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