St. Helen School vs. St. Nicholas Cathedral School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Helen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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St. Nicholas Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
St. Helen School strives to educate the whole child. In doing so, a spiritual, academic, and social foundation is created.
This formation, rooted in Gospel values, enables the graduate to develop as a responsible Christian citizen.
St. Nicholas Cathedral School serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Nicholas Cathedral School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Other.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1936
Students Body
Total Students
280 students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
64
24
Kindergarten Students
32
21
Grade 1 Students
23
8
Grade 2 Students
31
18
Grade 3 Students
30
12
Grade 4 Students
28
15
Grade 5 Students
17
8
Grade 6 Students
19
7
Grade 7 Students
22
14
Grade 8 Students
14
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
13 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
11
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$3,550
Acceptance Rate
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99%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
2