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St. John Brebeuf School

8301 N Harlem Ave Niles, IL 60714

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. John Brebeuf is a Catholic School where human culture and knowledge, enlightened and strengthened by faith, is shared in a spirit of trust, discipline, and love.
  • Our school is a living faith community – one which witnesses the presence of Jesus, to and for the varied cultures in which it exists.
  • The unique role of our school is to provide a Christian philosophy and moral value system along with the basic sequential development of skills, seeking academic excellence through an awareness of individual differences.
  • This will enable students to live a Christian life and to make intelligent and just decisions now and in their adult lives.
  • Teachers and parents share responsibility with the student for spiritual, moral, and academic growth of the student.
  • By example, by learning experiences, by faith sharing, by liturgy, by service, students are encouraged, strengthened, taught, supported, and gently led toward shaping the future that is theirs.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1955
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Student Body

Total Students
291 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
21 students
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Brebeuf School cost?
St. John Brebeuf School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Brebeuf School?
The acceptance rate of St. John Brebeuf School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.
What is St. John Brebeuf School's ranking?
St. John Brebeuf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. John Brebeuf School?
The application deadline for St. John Brebeuf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,410 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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