St. Andrew School was established in 1952 by St. Andrew Parish, Rock Falls, IL to educate children of parishoners.
It was begun with the belief that children should receive an education within the context of a religious view of life.
From inception, the strength of the school has been it's untiring dedication to that belief and an ever-continuing quest to develop the total child.
St. Andrew School is committed to the development of the whole child - spiritual, intellectual, moral, emotional, physical, and social within a Christian environment where knowledge is not only imparted, but enlightened, enlived, and nurtured by an active faith.
Christ is the foundation of the total educational endeavor and the reason for St. Andrew School.
As a Christian educational community, the school strives to build a community of caring students who serve God, Church, community, and one another.
St. Andrew School believes that education belongs by right to the family, and begins in the family.
Therefore, the aim of the school is not to supplant parents, but to compliment and help them fulfill obligations in the God-given task of educating their children.
St. Andrew Catholic School Is An Extension Of The Teaching Mission Of Jesus Christ And His Church.
As Such, The Mission Of St. Andrew School Is To Offer An Education In The Catholic Faith, As Well As A Basic Elementary Education Within The Context Of A Christian View Of Life.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Andrew School was established in 1952 by St. Andrew Parish, Rock Falls, IL to educate children of parishoners. It was begun with the belief that children should receive an education within the context of a religious view of life. From inception, the strength of the school has been it's untiring dedication to that belief and an ever-continuing quest to develop the total child. St. Andrew School is committed to the development of the whole child - spiritual, intellectual, moral, emotional, physical, and social within a Christian environment where knowledge is not only imparted, but enlightened, enlived, and nurtured by an active faith. Christ is the foundation of the total educational endeavor and the reason for St. Andrew School. As a Christian educational community, the school strives to build a community of caring students who serve God, Church, community, and one another. St. Andrew School believes that education belongs by right to the family, and begins in the family. Therefore, the aim of the school is not to supplant parents, but to compliment and help them fulfill obligations in the God-given task of educating their children. St. Andrew Catholic School Is An Extension Of The Teaching Mission Of Jesus Christ And His Church. As Such, The Mission Of St. Andrew School Is To Offer An Education In The Catholic Faith, As Well As A Basic Elementary Education Within The Context Of A Christian View Of Life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Grades: PK-8 | 50 students 2.6 miles 2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
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