St. Raymond School vs. St. Emily Elementary School
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School Overview
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St. Raymond School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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St. Emily Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2009-2019
Yes, selected in 2011
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1954
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Students Body
Total Students
484 students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
90
65
Kindergarten Students
37
27
Grade 1 Students
52
20
Grade 2 Students
44
38
Grade 3 Students
44
30
Grade 4 Students
47
33
Grade 5 Students
39
50
Grade 6 Students
40
36
Grade 7 Students
47
25
Grade 8 Students
44
53
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
20 teachers
Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:19
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khaki pants, skirts and uniform top)
(khaki pants, skirts and uniform top)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,818
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Tuition Notes
There are multiple child discounts available.
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Nadine Scheller
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Chess Club, Choir (6-8th grade), School and Parish Musical, Scouts (Boys & Girls), STEAM Club, Sticky Fingers Cooking Club
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