Trinity Christian School vs. St. Andrew Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Trinity Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Advanced Degrees
St. Andrew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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School History
Overview
We are a Christian classical school, assisting Christian families in making their children creative and intelligent disciples of Jesus Christ.
Biblical literacy and mental discipline are the core of our curriculum.
Sine doctrina vita est quasi mortis imago. Without teaching, life is almost an image of death.
Established in 1872, Saint Andrew School is committed to serving students (pre-K through eighth grade) and families from a variety of spiritual traditions across southwestern Illinois region by providing educational excellence and faith exploration rooted in the Roman Catholic intellectual tradition that embraces truth. Saint Andrew School prepares graduates to flourish and serve our world with a distinctive combination of stewardship, wisdom, spiritual inquiry and creative fortitude as they meet the challenges of the future.
Grades Offered
PK-11
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1980
1872
Students Body
Total Students
128 students
167 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
28
Kindergarten Students
15
17
Grade 1 Students
13
14
Grade 2 Students
9
20
Grade 3 Students
9
13
Grade 4 Students
15
18
Grade 5 Students
9
17
Grade 6 Students
7
13
Grade 7 Students
10
18
Grade 8 Students
14
9
Grade 9 Students
6
-
Grade 10 Students
3
-
Grade 11 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
25%
Average Class Size
10
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Number of AP Classes
1
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Modest, Loose-Fitting, Age Appropriate)
(Modest, Loose-Fitting, Age Appropriate)
Casual
(Khaki or navy pants and navy, red or white knit shirts in polo style)
(Khaki or navy pants and navy, red or white knit shirts in polo style)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,200
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Tuition Notes
Scholarships and assistance available
We work on a tiered tuition model for K-8. Tuition can range from $5,360 to $3,250 per student with discounts for siblings in K-8. We also offer an assistance program for those that would qualify for it.
Pre-K's tuition can range from $3,600 to $2,60
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Jaclyn Huppert
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Classes, Chess Club, Choir, Guitar Lessons, Robotics Club, Trap Shooting
Builder's Club, Children's Choir, Math Counts, Speech Team, Yearbook Club