Sister Thea Bowman serves 137 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Sister Thea Bowman is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sister Thea Bowman ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,600 per year
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sister Thea Bowman often compared to?
Sister Thea Bowman is often viewed alongside schools like Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sister Thea Bowman?
The application deadline for Sister Thea Bowman is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(Catholic)
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Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
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Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
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Jtc Boys Academy
Special Education School
353 N 88th St Hwy 157
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
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(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
3.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
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Jtc Boys Academy
Special Education School
353 N 88th St Hwy 157
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
1.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
3.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Althoff Catholic High School ![Althoff Catholic High School Photo]( "Althoff Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
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Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
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Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
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Gr: K-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Jtc Boys Academy
Special Education School
353 N 88th St Hwy 157
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
1.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Jtc Academy
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
3.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
8809 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-1111
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
111 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 345-9571
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 874-6605
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
5915 N Belt W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 234-1206
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
4.5 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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6/
Top 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
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1/
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5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
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1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 State St
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(618) 646-3700
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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