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Best Philo 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 182 students in Philo, IL (there are , serving 241 public students). 43% of all K-12 students in Philo, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Philo, IL is St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Philo, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Philo 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
311 E Madison St
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-2309
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Philo)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
182 Students
251,401 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
18,868 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,140
$12,500

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
107 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
71 Students
65,152 Students
% of Others Students
39%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Philo, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Philo, IL is St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Philo?
1 private schools are located in Philo.
What percentage of students in Philo go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Philo are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Philo?
100% of private schools in Philo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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