St. Patrick School is a state recognized non-public school that provides students with a strong religious and academic foundation.
Teachers are state certified and Highly Qualified. Students score consistantly above grade level on nation wide achievement tests.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,820
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1856
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
3 child is free
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jan Sweet
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
4th Grade recorder Karate ProgramBeginning & Advanced Band
Glee Choir - 4th/5thJr. High Elective Choir
Jr. High HandbellsJr. High Music Trip in the Spring
Math CountsScholastic Bowl
Student Forum
School Notes
- School Motto: Living in Faith. Growing in Character. Loving Each Other. WE ARE ST. PATRICK SCHOOL!
- St. Patrick School is a state recognized non-public school that provides students with a strong religious and academic foundation. Teachers are state certified and Highly Qualified. Students score consistantly above grade level on nation wide achievement tests.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Patrick School cost?
St. Patrick School's tuition is approximately $1,820 for private students.
What schools are St. Patrick School often compared to?
St. Patrick School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Lourdes School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Patrick School offer?
St. Patrick School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Patrick School's ranking?
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: St. Patrick School vs. Our Lady Of Lourdes School
People that viewed St. Patrick School also viewed these schools: Our Lady Of Lourdes School, Lutheran School Association, Holy Family Catholic School and Decatur Christian School.
The nearest high school to St. Patrick School is St. Teresa High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family Catholic School (2.3 miles away)
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(Catholic)
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Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
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Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
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Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
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Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
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Miles
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St. Teresa High School
(Catholic)
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Antioch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
2.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Tuition listed
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
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Miles
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St. Teresa High School
(Catholic)
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Decatur Christian School
(Christian)
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
23.3 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Antioch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3475 N Maple Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-0529
2.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Tuition listed
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
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Miles
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Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
2400 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7049
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Hillside Bethel Christian School
(Pentecostal)
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran School Association
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
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Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
9001.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
9001.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
9001.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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3/
Bottom 50%10
206 S Spring St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-3209
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-3209
9002.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
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6/
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119 N Garden St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
9002.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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