St. Laurence High School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

St. Laurence High School

5556 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459

Founded in 1961, St. Laurence is a Catholic, college preparatory school conducted by the Congregation of Irish Christian Brothers.

St. Laurence continues to recognize the needs of a newer generation of students and provides an excellent Christian preparation for life.

St. Laurence also provides a balanced curriculum that is responsive to the needs of our students while offering up-to-date technology, facilities, labs, and an environment necessary for learning.

Our success is the direct result of the Christian Brothers, faculty and staff working together.

The reputation, standards and image of St. Laurence allow us to offer a blend of the very best academic programs, Christian values, athletic programs and social experiences.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 913 students
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1961

Colors

Black, Gold

School Calendar

Campus Size

23 acres

Student Body

Total Students

913 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

St. Laurence High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

23 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

11,700 (2022–2023)

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School Notes

School Motto: A Place of Transformation
School Mascot: Igor The Viking And Astrid The Viking

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 913 students
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,499 for elementary schools and $19,368 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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