Saint Anthony High School is a Catholic, coeducational school that provides a learning environment steeped in tradition committed to excellence in education.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum where students are encouraged to discover and develop their individual talents and potential.
The strength of the Saint Anthony community is our faith; a faith initiated and celebrated in Baptism, a faith united in the Eucharist, and a faith nurtured by one another through our daily Christian interaction.
Saint Anthony High School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission of education; a mission not only of intellectual growth, but one of physical, spiritual, moral and emotional growth as well.
St. Anthony is a Catholic, parochial, coeducational high school located near interstate Highway 70 and 57 in Effingham, Illinois.
The school's original name was the School Sisters of Notre Dame, which was started in 1874.
St. Anthony High School is highly regarded for its academic reputation with 98% of its students pursuing a college education.
St. Anthony High School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration policies, scholarships, loan programs, and athletic or school administered programs.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Saint Anthony High School is a Catholic, coeducational school that provides a learning environment steeped in tradition committed to excellence in education. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum where students are encouraged to discover and develop their individual talents and potential. The strength of the Saint Anthony community is our faith; a faith initiated and celebrated in Baptism, a faith united in the Eucharist, and a faith nurtured by one another through our daily Christian interaction. Saint Anthony High School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission of education; a mission not only of intellectual growth, but one of physical, spiritual, moral and emotional growth as well. St. Anthony is a Catholic, parochial, coeducational high school located near interstate Highway 70 and 57 in Effingham, Illinois. The school's original name was the School Sisters of Notre Dame, which was started in 1874. St. Anthony High School is highly regarded for its academic reputation with 98% of its students pursuing a college education. St. Anthony High School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration policies, scholarships, loan programs, and athletic or school administered programs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol?
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School Reviews
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St. Anthony School provides a quality education for 21st century students providing Smartboard and iPad instruction in every classroom. The administration and faculty are well qualified educators. Excellence in education is the standard as proven by our members in the National Jr. Honor Society. Our students help the community by volunteering at the Christian Fellowship Center, and participating in food, coat, and bottle drives. Social interaction is provided by participation in sports such as basketball and soccer teams, clubs, youth choir, and after school programs. St.Anthony School has been voted the Best Catholic School in Bristol.
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