St. Giles School vs. Ascension Catholic School
Should you attend St. Giles School or Ascension Catholic School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Giles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Ascension Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2010-2025
Yes, selected in 2007-2025
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1928
1912
Students Body
Total Students
348 students
394 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
96
63
Kindergarten Students
14
30
Grade 1 Students
27
28
Grade 2 Students
30
35
Grade 3 Students
23
31
Grade 4 Students
28
29
Grade 5 Students
27
43
Grade 6 Students
22
48
Grade 7 Students
42
51
Grade 8 Students
39
36
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
n/a
Average Class Size
16
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,905
$8,385
Tuition Notes
Discounts for multiple children available
Scaled tuition for multiple children in household.
% on Financial Aid
25%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
n/a
Admissions Director
Michele Bibbey
Kelly Tybor
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Ambassadors (Leadership)Art Club
Chess ClubChoir
Math TeamPeer Ministers
RoboticsScholastic Team
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Academic Bowl TeamChess Club
Drama ClubEco Club
MathletesStudent Council
Technology Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoristers
Orchestra/Strings