St. Emily Elementary School vs. St. Raymond School
Should you attend St. Emily Elementary School or St. Raymond School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Emily Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
St. Raymond School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
St. Emily Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of St.
Emily Elementary School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Saint Raymond School, as a parish elementary school, is an integral part of the Faith Community of Saint Raymond de Penafort.
We educate and form children in a solid core educational curriculum while instilling within them the values and teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a deep appreciation and understanding of our Catholic faith.
We teach and model respect for one's self, for others and for all creation.
We regard each child as a unique gift of God.
We are committed to being partners with parents/ guardians in helping to develop young people who will be well prepared academically and socially, spiritually and morally to become responsible and contributing members of God's people, in the larger world.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2011
Yes, selected in 2019
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
1954
Students Body
Total Students
377 students
489 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
-
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
65
90
Kindergarten Students
27
39
Grade 1 Students
20
51
Grade 2 Students
38
44
Grade 3 Students
30
44
Grade 4 Students
33
47
Grade 5 Students
50
39
Grade 6 Students
36
41
Grade 7 Students
25
48
Grade 8 Students
53
46
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
15%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:19
1:20
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(khaki pants, skirts and uniform top)
(khaki pants, skirts and uniform top)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$7,160
Tuition Notes
n/a
There are multiple child discounts available.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Admissions Director
n/a
Nadine Scheller
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band Program, Chess Club, Choir (6-8th grade), School and Parish Musical, Scouts (Boys & Girls), STEAM Club, Sticky Fingers Cooking Club