St. Andrew Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Andrew Catholic School

723 Mulberry St Murphysboro, IL 62966

Tel: (618) 687-2013

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Andrew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Andrew Catholic School
Pre-K	28
Kind	17
1	14
2	20
3	13
4	18
5	17
6	13
7	18
8	9

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Year Founded

1872

School Calendar

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

167 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki or navy pants and navy, red or white knit shirts in polo style

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,900

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Tuition Notes

We work on a tiered tuition model for K-8. Tuition can range from $5,360 to $3,250 per student with discounts for siblings in K-8. We also offer an assistance program for those that would qualify for it. Pre-K's tuition can range from $3,600 to $2,60

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountrySoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Builder's ClubMath Counts

Speech TeamYearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Children's Choir

School Notes

Established in 1872, Saint Andrew School is committed to serving students (pre-K through eighth grade) and families from a variety of spiritual traditions across southwestern Illinois region by providing educational excellence and faith exploration rooted in the Roman Catholic intellectual tradition that embraces truth. Saint Andrew School prepares graduates to flourish and serve our world with a distinctive combination of stewardship, wisdom, spiritual inquiry and creative fortitude as they meet the challenges of the future.

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How much does St. Andrew Catholic School cost?

St. Andrew Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,900 for private students.

What schools are St. Andrew Catholic School often compared to?

St. Andrew Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Andrew Catholic School offer?

St. Andrew Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Andrew Catholic School's ranking?

St. Andrew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Andrew Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Andrew Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,904 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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