Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School
About the School
- St. Francis/holy Gho Catholic School in Jerseyville, IL, serves 353 co–ed students from preschool through 8th grade in a town setting.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 21 full–time teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- It is affiliated with the Catholic religion and holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Francis/holy Gho Catholic School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for largest student body among K–8 schools.
- The udent population includes approximately 1.25% students of color, reflecting the local community demographics.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
353 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,250 for 1 Child (Parish Family Tuition)
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School's ranking?
St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School is Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) (16.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Childrens Tribe (9.1 miles away)
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Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6809 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-9153
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 63 students
Montessori School
632 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(618) 467-3154
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
426 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6814
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Montessori School
5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-3154
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
219 E 4th St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-0580
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students
Catholic
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6809 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-9153
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 63 students
Montessori School
632 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(618) 467-3154
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
426 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6814
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Montessori School
5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-3154
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6809 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-9153
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
426 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6814
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Montessori School
5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-3154
Distance: 15.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool
3839 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-8852
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
0.1 miles
Gr: 10-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Giddings Ave
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
0.3 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 S Liberty St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-7 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Alternative School
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-12
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