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Peru, IL•
Private School•
9-12
Alum: As an alum, I recently returned for a visit. The new Perino Science Center is state of the art, and the faculty impressive. St. Bede has always been excellent academically, but now with the new science facilities, it can't be beat. Alumni continue to support the Academy, and while the cost is truly quite low for an education of this level, there are lots of scholarships available to make St Bede Academy even more affordable. Go Bruins!... Read 78 reviews
Students 292
Student-teacher ratio 11:1
#39 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
PERU, IL,
9-12,
78 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says As an alum, I recently returned for a visit. The new Perino Science Center is state of the art, and the faculty impressive. St. Bede has always been excellent academically, but now with the new....
As an alum, I recently returned for a visit. The new Perino Science Center is state of the art, and the faculty impressive. St. Bede has always been excellent academically, but now with the new....
Read 78 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 292,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Ottawa, IL•
Public School•
PK, K-9
Students 366
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
#383 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Public School,
OTTAWA, IL,
PK, K-9,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 366,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
PK, K-12
Parent: My child is a high school student who has been here for four years and is about to enter university. The atmosphere of the school is very good. The teachers are very enthusiastic, and the students are very happy to study and do activities together! Worth mentioning, the school athletic sports are very strong. In addition, the area where the school is located is quiet and peaceful, and the school is safe. In a word, as a mother, I think my child has an unforgettable life pursuing knowledge in Marquette. I am pretty satisfied with the school.... Read 50 reviews
Students 390
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
#89 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
PK, K-12,
50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My child is a high school student who has been here for four years and is about to enter university. The atmosphere of the school is very good. The teachers are very enthusiastic, and the students...In a word, as a mother, I think my child has an unforgettable life pursuing knowledge in Marquette. I am pretty satisfied with the school..
My child is a high school student who has been here for four years and is about to enter university. The atmosphere of the school is very good. The teachers are very enthusiastic, and the students...In a word, as a mother, I think my child has an unforgettable life pursuing knowledge in Marquette. I am pretty satisfied with the school..
Read 50 reviews.
Students: 390,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Chicago Public Schools, IL•
6-12
Senior: Excellent experience. All 4 years, have been exciting and blessed. My parents were supportive and patient and loving.... Read 4 reviews
Students 510
Chicago Public Schools, IL,
6-12,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Excellent experience. All 4 years, have been exciting and blessed. My parents were supportive and patient and loving..
Excellent experience. All 4 years, have been exciting and blessed. My parents were supportive and patient and loving..
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 510,
Grand Ridge, IL•
PK, K-8
Students 189
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
#469 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
GRAND RIDGE, IL,
PK, K-8,
Students: 189,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
Students 69
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
#744 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 69,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Ottawa Elementary School District No. 141, IL•
PK, K-4
Students 470
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
#957 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Ottawa Elementary School District No. 141, IL,
PK, K-4,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 470,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Ottawa Township High School District No. 140, IL•
Alum: I thoroughly enjoyed the clubs and activities I was involved in at OTHS. They offered a very diverse variety of opportunities for students and most sponsors were dedicated and involved. Regarding academics, I was disappointed at the lack of STEM and coding opportunities, but I feel that most of my coursework prepared me fairly well for college. There were several excellent, involved teachers who would go out of their way to help students, but unfortunately, also others who were clearly just phoning it in. Overall I felt that many teachers had a fixed mindset regarding education and were not willing/able to think outside the box to relate to their students. As a result, graduation seemed impersonal and systematic rather than a final celebration of our accomplishments. I'll miss some things about OHS, but I'm happy to be off to bigger and better things!... Read 185 reviews
Students 1,188
Ottawa Township High School District No. 140, IL,
185 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I thoroughly enjoyed the clubs and activities I was involved in at OTHS. They offered a very diverse variety of opportunities for students and most sponsors were dedicated and involved. Regarding academics, I was disappointed at the lack of STEM and coding opportunities, but I feel that most of my coursework prepared me fairly well for college. There were several excellent,...Overall I felt that many teachers had a fixed mindset regarding education and were not willing/able to think outside the box to relate to their students. As a result, graduation seemed impersonal....
I thoroughly enjoyed the clubs and activities I was involved in at OTHS. They offered a very diverse variety of opportunities for students and most sponsors were dedicated and involved. Regarding academics, I was disappointed at the lack of STEM and coding opportunities, but I feel that most of my coursework prepared me fairly well for college. There were several excellent,...Overall I felt that many teachers had a fixed mindset regarding education and were not willing/able to think outside the box to relate to their students. As a result, graduation seemed impersonal....
Read 185 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 1,188,
PK, K-5
Students 359
Student-teacher ratio 15:1
PK, K-5,
Students: 359,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
6-8
Students 395
6-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 395,
5-8
Students 408
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
5-8,
Students: 408,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Students 272
Students: 272,
La Salle, IL•
Middle School Student: Trinity Catholic Academy is the place where you learn, love, and pray every day. This school tries its hardest to show that God is with you anytime and that he loves you so much. The teachers show the students that they are loved for and cared for and always make sure their students understand the concept! THIS SCHOOL IS AMAZING... Read 2 reviews
Students 186
Student-teacher ratio 19:1
LA SALLE, IL,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says Trinity Catholic Academy is the place where you learn, love, and pray every day. This school tries its hardest to show that God is with you anytime and that he loves you so much. The teachers show...THIS SCHOOL IS AMAZING.
Trinity Catholic Academy is the place where you learn, love, and pray every day. This school tries its hardest to show that God is with you anytime and that he loves you so much. The teachers show...THIS SCHOOL IS AMAZING.
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 186,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
Students 171
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Students: 171,
Oglesby, IL•
Students 150
OGLESBY, IL,
Students: 150,
Streator, IL•
Students 143
STREATOR, IL,
Students: 143,
Students 86
Students: 86,
K-10
Students 25
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
K-10,
Students: 25,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
PK, K
Students 23
Student-teacher ratio 1:1
PK, K,
Students: 23,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1 to 1,
Chicago, IL•
Parent: I am the mom of a 7-year-old (2nd grade) daughter who has been at RPMS since age two in the toddler program. We chose RPMS because we knew several families with older kids at RPMS and their kids were all-around great people. After a few months at RPMS, we knew it was the school for our family long-term and we could not be happier. In our first parent-teacher conference -- when our daughter was only 2! -- her teacher detailed the different "work" that our daughter was doing and how those selections illustrated her development. Her teacher identified abstract concepts that our little girl had absorbed and explained how the development of certain motor skills would help her future academic learning. It was so insightful. Our experience has gotten better each year. Every teacher takes the time to understand our daughter as a student and a person. They value her quirks, can guide her out of a frustrating moment, and delight as much at her acts of kindness as they do her academic progress.... Read 3 reviews
Students 360
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
CHICAGO, IL,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I am the mom of a 7-year-old (2nd grade) daughter who has been at RPMS since age two in the toddler program. We chose RPMS because we knew several families with older kids at RPMS and their kids were...Our experience has gotten better each year. Every teacher takes the time to understand our daughter as a student and a person. They value her quirks, can guide her out of a frustrating moment, and....
I am the mom of a 7-year-old (2nd grade) daughter who has been at RPMS since age two in the toddler program. We chose RPMS because we knew several families with older kids at RPMS and their kids were...Our experience has gotten better each year. Every teacher takes the time to understand our daughter as a student and a person. They value her quirks, can guide her out of a frustrating moment, and....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 360,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Chesapeake, VA•
K-12
Parent: Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is amazing how much better his reading and social grace has gotten too. They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family community is priceless!... Read 112 reviews
Students 259
CHESAPEAKE, VA,
K-12,
112 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is...They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family....
Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is...They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family....
Read 112 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 259,
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