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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,
Princeton, IL•
Public School•
Parent: LOVE r cozy lil town &PHS! Love r dedicated families of faith most families embody here! R PHS teachers really care about my children’s success. Classes here are exceptional & a launching pad of future success 4most kids willing 2work hard &B involved in r hs. 2 changes I hope 2see... 1) The addition of dual enrollment courses & 2) Encouraging/advising r teens by mid SOPH yr w/a calendar o dates 2plan 4applying&enrolling n colleges; thus enabling max eligibility 4most MERIT scholarship $. For most students, applying 2many colleges, (esp. private &WI colleges) begins summer BEFORE one’s senior yr (July o Aug) for early decision&early action dates which close by Aug-early Sept...This 2nd change is simply a new reality &r students nd to begin their college search Soph yr. as well.... Read 70 reviews
Students 535
Student-teacher ratio 17:1
#292 Best Public High Schools in Illinois.
Public School,
PRINCETON, IL,
70 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says LOVE r cozy lil town &PHS! Love r dedicated families of faith most families embody here! R PHS teachers really care about my children’s success. Classes here are exceptional & a launching pad of...1) The addition of dual enrollment courses &2) Encouraging/advising r teens by mid SOPH yr w/a calendar o dates 2plan 4applying&enrolling n colleges; thus enabling max eligibility 4most MERIT scholarship $. For most students, applying 2many....
LOVE r cozy lil town &PHS! Love r dedicated families of faith most families embody here! R PHS teachers really care about my children’s success. Classes here are exceptional & a launching pad of...1) The addition of dual enrollment courses &2) Encouraging/advising r teens by mid SOPH yr w/a calendar o dates 2plan 4applying&enrolling n colleges; thus enabling max eligibility 4most MERIT scholarship $. For most students, applying 2many....
Read 70 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 535,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Spring Valley, IL•
Senior: I really enjoyed my years at Hall High School. However, the last year has been difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the difficult times, each teacher has been there for students and helped anyone in any way possible. The students get along well. Sports are a great part of this school's atmosphere and being involved in everything possible made my experience better!... Read 43 reviews
Students 419
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
#295 Best Public High Schools in Illinois.
SPRING VALLEY, IL,
43 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I really enjoyed my years at Hall High School. However, the last year has been difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the difficult times, each teacher has been there for students and....
I really enjoyed my years at Hall High School. However, the last year has been difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the difficult times, each teacher has been there for students and....
Read 43 reviews.
Students: 419,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Olney, MD•
PK, K-8
Parent: St. John's is providing an excellent academic and social environment for our children in middle school. They were not being challenged as much as they needed in our local public school, so we switched from MCPS, and couldn't be happier. They are not only challenged academically at St. John's, but they are also encouraged to think on a deeper level about their faith, which is important to our family. Opportunities abound for involvement in leadership activities, the arts and athletics. The small school setting allows all the children to get to know each other, no matter what grade they're in, so it feels more like a big family. We love that STJES is also teaching them life skills such as talking to their teachers/adults, public speaking, respecting one another, as well as advocating for themselves. Additionally, there is an emphasis on community service within and outside of the school throughout the year. It's been a great experience, and we're very thankful to have found St. John's!... Read 11 reviews
Students 179
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
OLNEY, MD,
PK, K-8,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says St. John's is providing an excellent academic and social environment for our children in middle school. They were not being challenged as much as they needed in our local public school, so we....
St. John's is providing an excellent academic and social environment for our children in middle school. They were not being challenged as much as they needed in our local public school, so we....
Read 11 reviews.
Students: 179,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Princeton Elementary School District No. 115, IL•
3-4
Students 214
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
#944 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Princeton Elementary School District No. 115, IL,
3-4,
Students: 214,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Ladd, IL•
Alum: Awesome teachers and administration. Always looking for excellence. Great new facility, gymnasium with beautiful hardwood floors, in equaled by other small schools.... Read 1 review
Students 195
#980 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
LADD, IL,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Awesome teachers and administration. Always looking for excellence. Great new facility, gymnasium with beautiful hardwood floors, in equaled by other small schools..
Awesome teachers and administration. Always looking for excellence. Great new facility, gymnasium with beautiful hardwood floors, in equaled by other small schools..
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 195,
Students 648
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 648,
Malden, IL•
Students 92
Student-teacher ratio 12:1
MALDEN, IL,
Students: 92,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
5-8
Students 458
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
5-8,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 458,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
DePue Unified School District No. 103, IL•
Senior: Going to DePue High School has been very fun. Everyone at DePue gets along with each other and I have created many memories throughout my four years in high school. Soccer was the best sport that I liked to play in high school. The whole team had great chemistry throughout the season and I will never forget how much fun we all had together. The teachers get to know everyone. They also help out each student in the best way possible. DePue is a small school, but I know that I picked the right school because I have enjoyed the whole ride with my classmates. I'm sad that I'm leaving DePue High School to go onto college, but I know that I will have more memories throughout my college years too. This is why I know that my time at DePue High School was worth it.... Read 16 reviews
Students 101
DePue Unified School District No. 103, IL,
16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Going to DePue High School has been very fun. Everyone at DePue gets along with each other and I have created many memories throughout my four years in high school. Soccer was the best sport that I....
Going to DePue High School has been very fun. Everyone at DePue gets along with each other and I have created many memories throughout my four years in high school. Soccer was the best sport that I....
Read 16 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 101,
Students 257
Students: 257,
PK, K
Students 244
Student-teacher ratio 20:1
PK, K,
Students: 244,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
K-3
Students 218
K-3,
Students: 218,
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,
Students 100
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
Students: 100,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
PK, K-12
Students 86
PK, K-12,
Students: 86,
Students 23
Student-teacher ratio 1:1
Students: 23,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1 to 1,
Crete, IL•
Freshman: What I love about my school is that I’m being challenged every day, that I can use my God given talents and utilize them by singing in a choir, playing saxophone in a band, play volleyball, basketball, golf and participate in contests among schools. Teachers are amazing and very supportive and my friends are always there for me when I need them. We all know each other and value Christian education. I can let my light shine and I can spread that light for years to come!... Read 55 reviews
Students 115
CRETE, IL,
55 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says What I love about my school is that I’m being challenged every day, that I can use my God given talents and utilize them by singing in a choir, playing saxophone in a band, play volleyball,....
What I love about my school is that I’m being challenged every day, that I can use my God given talents and utilize them by singing in a choir, playing saxophone in a band, play volleyball,....
Read 55 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 115,
Chicago, IL•
Parent: I cannot say enough great things about Sacred Heart. My oldest son has been at SHS for six years now, and my younger one is just finishing his Kindergarten year. In a year with a great deal of stress and uncertainty, SHS and its staff have been a rock for my kids and our family. From the onset of COVID, teachers and staff quickly pivoted to make sure our kids continued receiving the best possible education while also addressing each child's emotional needs. The school followed the science and instituted strict protocols that allowed our kids to conduct in-person learning for the entire 2020-21 school year, minus a few weeks of remote learning. We are so grateful. Aside from this crazy year, our experience here has been phenomenal. I have both an anxiety-ridden perfectionist and a reluctant reader. Both "issues" were addressed in a positive, loving and creative manner within six weeks of them entering SHS, instilling a love of learning in my kiddos. I can't thank the school enough!... Read 26 reviews
Students 634
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
CHICAGO, IL,
26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I cannot say enough great things about Sacred Heart. My oldest son has been at SHS for six years now, and my younger one is just finishing his Kindergarten year. In a year with a great deal of stress....
I cannot say enough great things about Sacred Heart. My oldest son has been at SHS for six years now, and my younger one is just finishing his Kindergarten year. In a year with a great deal of stress....
Read 26 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 634,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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