School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center in Lake Forest, IL, serves 470 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 with a teaching staff of 35, supporting a co鈥揺d Catholic education program.
Yearly tuition is $8,247, which is below the Lake Forest elementary private school average of $14,848.
The student body includes 12.3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Mary Upper Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,247
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
470 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center cost?
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center's tuition is approximately $8,247 for private students.
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What is School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center's ranking?
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center?
The application deadline for School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center vs. School Of St. Mary
The nearest high school and elementary school to School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center is Fusion Academy Lake Forest (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Forest Country Day School (1.9 miles away)
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840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
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(877) 673-8893
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
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(847) 615-3257
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(847) 615-3257
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(847) 234-2350
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(847) 234-2350
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(847) 283-9800
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840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
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1500 W Kennedy Rd
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(847) 615-3257
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(847) 615-3257
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Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-girls (Catholic)
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(847) 234-4300
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
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Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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(877) 673-8893
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
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Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
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(847) 283-9800
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