Our school seeks to provide a course of study consistent with the Christian faith in order that committed students might be grounded in Biblical truth and wisdom, and prepared to become future Christian leaders in our society.
The school has been founded to provide two things to today's young people- a learning environment that is supportive of the Christian faith of the student, and an academic program that presents disciplines of study from a Christian world view and challenges our young people to be the best they can be to the glory of God.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Malachy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Our school seeks to provide a course of study consistent with the Christian faith in order that committed students might be grounded in Biblical truth and wisdom, and prepared to become future Christian leaders in our society. The school has been founded to provide two things to today's young people- a learning environment that is supportive of the Christian faith of the student, and an academic program that presents disciplines of study from a Christian world view and challenges our young people to be the best they can be to the glory of God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Malachy School's ranking?
St. Malachy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Malachy School?
The application deadline for St. Malachy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Malachy School is Circle Academy (13.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Judah Christian School (14.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
13.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Campus Middle School For Girls
All-girls
108 S. Webber Street
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
14.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canaan Academy
(Christian)
207 N Central Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
14.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2111 N. Willow Road
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
14.3 miles
Gr: 2-11 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
13.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2111 N. Willow Road
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
14.3 miles
Gr: 2-11 | 7 students
Pavilion Foundation School
Special Education School
810 W Church St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 549-1213
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 549-1213
14.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2106 E Windsor Ln
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
15.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Circle Academy
Alternative School
1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-9070
13.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Campus Middle School For Girls
All-girls
108 S. Webber Street
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-8279
14.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canaan Academy
(Christian)
207 N Central Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-6590
14.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2111 N. Willow Road
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-5540
14.3 miles
Gr: 2-11 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
908 N Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 359-1701
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Elementary School ![Holy Cross Elementary School Photo]( "Holy Cross Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 356-9521
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First School
Daycare / Preschool
1403 E Oak St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-9990
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-9990
15 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 75 students
St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool ![St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool Photo]( "St. John Lutheran School and Little Lamb Preschool Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 S Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 359-1714
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary School
Special Education School
2418 W Springfield Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-9270
15.5 miles
Gr: PK | 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 W High St
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
9066.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Mckinley Street
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
9067.3 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4962
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4962
9071 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
9071.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
9071.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 801 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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