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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 182 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,140
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Thomas Catholic Elementary 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. Thomas Catholic Elementary School
Pre-K	43
Kind	18
1	22
2	19
3	15
4	17
5	15
6	11
7	12
8	10

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

School Motto

Live, Love, and Serve as Christ

Student Body

Total Students

182 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki/Navy pants or skirt with collared shirt on Mass day. Jeans, khaki/navy pants, or skirt with collared shirt all other days.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,140

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Tuition Notes

$3,140 for 1 child $5,650 for 2 children 鈥�$7,850 for 3 children 鈥�$8,850 for 4+ children Preschool is $700 per month per child: call the school for part-time rates.

Admissions Director

Jean Cothron

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Green and White

School Mascot

Tigers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Speech Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

The mission of St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School is to provide academic excellence permeated with Catholic Christian beliefs and practices.
By modeling Christian values, providing a current and enriched curriculum with the opportunities to live out the faith in acts of service, the child's development is encouraged.
The discipline and advantage of this solid academic program provided by the faculty and staff with the support and cooperation of the parish community will encourage students to attain their full potential.

What really sets St. Thomas apart?
First, to meet each child's particular needs, we provide differentiated instruction through small class sizes, schoolwide blocks of time for core instruction in reading and math, and additional time each day for extra reading and math instruction for students and with those needs.
Second, many varied opportunities are available for a child to expand his or her interests. Each week every child is given the opportunity for instruction in health, physical education, technology, and music. Additionally, students in grades 4 through 8 may choose to participate in band and/or choir. St. Thomas also offers many extracurricular activities beginning in 4th and/or 5th grade(s), such as cross country, track, basketball, volleyball, bucket drumming, and speech. Our smaller size ensures that every child has the opportunity to try something new.
Third, children are given many opportunities to go beyond themselves and "love their neighbor." Not only does this take place in the classroom and during recess, but it also manifests in some rather unique ways. For instance, older students "buddy-up" with younger students to provide a kind of mentoring for the youngers and allowing friendships to develop across grade levels. Our students show their love for Christ and others each day by treating others with respect, working to their fullest ability, and helping one another as we strive to Live, Love, and Serve as Christ.
Fourth, students' relationship with their Creator is strengthened through daily religious instruction and schoolwide opening prayer every morning and classroom closing prayer each day, as well as weekly Mass and devotional time in our church. While we emphasize the Catholic faith tradition, such encounters are offered in such a way as to make everyone feel comfortable. Our non-Catholic students feel right at home and even enjoy learning about Catholicism.
Last, but certainly not least, we recognize that parents are the primary educators of their children, and we are happy to have the opportunity to partner with so many wonderfully engaged families. We are also fortunate to benefit from the time, talent, and treasure our parish families provide, helping us continue thriving and serving our community.Such generous and loving support ensures that every St. Thomas student is provided a quality Christian formation.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School cost?

St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,140 for private students.

What sports does St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School offer?

St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School's ranking?

St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Champaign County, IL is $9,914 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Champaign County, IL is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).