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Champaign, IL•
Private School•
9-12
Niche User: This is a great Catholic School, most students have received a good education and are better than normal high school students in courtesy. The level of the teacher's teaching is OK, some teachers are very responsible and very good, some teachers are relatively low, and they are very Mean for some students. In terms of sports and art, STM is doing very well because they attach great importance to students in all aspects. At the same time, STM has also achieved very good results in multiple sports. In various academic competitions, STM students also show strong competitiveness to promote more students to study and be proud. STM is accompanied by students from various countries and races, which makes me feel very good. Although most of the students in school are white, there is almost no harsh phenomenon such as racial discrimination. Almost everyone is very friendly and can make people feel warm... Read 55 reviews
Students 214
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
#42 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
CHAMPAIGN, IL,
9-12,
55 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says This is a great Catholic School, most students have received a good education and are better than normal high school students in courtesy. The level of the teacher's teaching is OK, some teachers are...In terms of sports and art, STM is doing very well because they attach great importance to students in all aspects. At the same time, STM has also achieved very good results in multiple sports. In....
This is a great Catholic School, most students have received a good education and are better than normal high school students in courtesy. The level of the teacher's teaching is OK, some teachers are...In terms of sports and art, STM is doing very well because they attach great importance to students in all aspects. At the same time, STM has also achieved very good results in multiple sports. In....
Read 55 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 214,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Champaign Unit 4 School District, IL•
Senior: The curriculum and teaching is pretty good. Good office hours. They don’t really push you to take more challenging classes like APs though. People do pretty well here if they sort of try. The clubs available aren’t much. They definitely need more funding in that area for volunteering, membership, etc. The sports have decent programs.... Read 74 reviews
Students 1,326
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
#104 Best Public High Schools in Illinois.
Champaign Unit 4 School District, IL,
74 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The curriculum and teaching is pretty good. Good office hours. They don’t really push you to take more challenging classes like APs though. People do pretty well here if they sort of try. The clubs....
The curriculum and teaching is pretty good. Good office hours. They don’t really push you to take more challenging classes like APs though. People do pretty well here if they sort of try. The clubs....
Read 74 reviews.
Students: 1,326,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Senior: I was a student that moved from a small school in a small town to a big school in a big city, and with the changes of everyday culture I experienced from moving, Centennial provided a safe and welcoming place for me to adjust to my new surroundings. The teacher and students are very nice. With that being said, one of the changes I would like to see in Centennial is the teacher driving the students to be better and help the students become the best versions of themselves. I understand that there are some students that are hard to work with but they should never stop trying. I feel that some of the adults that work there give up on some of us when it comes to us understanding subjects and things around us. But overall Centennial High School is a great school to be at everyday.... Read 224 reviews
Students 1,316
Student-teacher ratio 12:1
#126 Best Public High Schools in Illinois.
224 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I was a student that moved from a small school in a small town to a big school in a big city, and with the changes of everyday culture I experienced from moving, Centennial provided a safe and....
I was a student that moved from a small school in a small town to a big school in a big city, and with the changes of everyday culture I experienced from moving, Centennial provided a safe and....
Read 224 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 1,316,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Roselle, IL•
PK, K-8
Parent: We have been at Trinity Lutheran for 5 years. My daughter graduated 8th grade a few years ago. Her high school teachers who so impressed with her respect for adults, her dedication and work ethic plus how far she was ahead of the public school students. As a Freshman she went directly into honors classes, and will graduate high school this year with almost a full year of college credits.... Read 4 reviews
Students 207
ROSELLE, IL,
PK, K-8,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We have been at Trinity Lutheran for 5 years. My daughter graduated 8th grade a few years ago. Her high school teachers who so impressed with her respect for adults, her dedication and work ethic....
We have been at Trinity Lutheran for 5 years. My daughter graduated 8th grade a few years ago. Her high school teachers who so impressed with her respect for adults, her dedication and work ethic....
Read 4 reviews.
Students: 207,
K-6
Niche User: the teacheals are great I get great grades.my parents moved to the neighborhood the school is in just for the school.... Read 2 reviews
Students 487
#394 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
K-6,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says the teacheals are great I get great grades.my parents moved to the neighborhood the school is in just for the school..
the teacheals are great I get great grades.my parents moved to the neighborhood the school is in just for the school..
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 487,
PK, K-12
Alum: Judah Christian School is amazing. I'm a graduate of the school and can tell you I was WAY more prepared for college than my peers at university. Judah gave me discipleship opportunities & helped me build a solid spiritual foundation for life. I was given leadership opportunities and was able to be a multi-sport athlete, participate in drama, student council, missions trips & tons more. Judah was an excellent experience and I saw how it impacted my life and the lives of students around me. Here we are in 2022 and JCS is now offering STEM opportunities for robotics, coding & engineering. They are offering technology and all sorts of great life skills electives. JCS is a crazy value for the money, and one of the cheaper options in CU. Judah is a Christian school that happens to be private. I have tons of memories of this place and couldn't recommend a better school in the entire area. If you're a parent...stop what you're doing and have an admissions conversation. You won't regret it.... Read 42 reviews
Students 550
#94 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
PK, K-12,
42 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Judah Christian School is amazing. I'm a graduate of the school and can tell you I was WAY more prepared for college than my peers at university. Judah gave me discipleship opportunities & helped me....
Judah Christian School is amazing. I'm a graduate of the school and can tell you I was WAY more prepared for college than my peers at university. Judah gave me discipleship opportunities & helped me....
Read 42 reviews.
Students: 550,
K-5
Students 452
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
#450 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
K-5,
Students: 452,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Students 402
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
#686 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 402,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Students 306
Student-teacher ratio 11:1
#687 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Students: 306,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Tolono Community Unit School District No. 7, IL•
PK, K-5
Students 277
#697 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Tolono Community Unit School District No. 7, IL,
PK, K-5,
Students: 277,
Students 427
#710 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 427,
Students 291
#712 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Students: 291,
Students 405
#935 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 405,
Students 345
#976 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Students: 345,
Students 451
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 451,
Parent: Mi kids study at IPA, this is an excellent school. Teachers have been extremely supportive with my son, who lives with autism. It is great to find other parents who are affiliated with U of I here, we all share the vision that our kids are getting a great education here.... Read 3 reviews
Students 375
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Mi kids study at IPA, this is an excellent school. Teachers have been extremely supportive with my son, who lives with autism. It is great to find other parents who are affiliated with U of I here,....
Mi kids study at IPA, this is an excellent school. Teachers have been extremely supportive with my son, who lives with autism. It is great to find other parents who are affiliated with U of I here,....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 375,
6-8
High School Junior: My overall experience was nice. They were always trying to find a way to make things better. I personally think it's the better choice out of the other middle schools in the area and would go there if I could do it all over again.... Read 5 reviews
Students 721
6-8,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: High School Junior says My overall experience was nice. They were always trying to find a way to make things better. I personally think it's the better choice out of the other middle schools in the area and would go there....
My overall experience was nice. They were always trying to find a way to make things better. I personally think it's the better choice out of the other middle schools in the area and would go there....
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 721,
Students 446
Students: 446,
Students 787
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Students: 787,
Students 409
Student-teacher ratio 20:1
3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.3 stars.
Students: 409,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
Senior: Unity high school is by far the best high schools. This school allows you to attend all kinds of activities and school events. One of the greatest ffa chapter and sports teams the teacher set you up for college and prepare you for the real world. Teachers understand the kind of person you may be and your strengths and weaknesses. They are all understanding and when tragedy’s happens unit seven is there with you through every step of the way!... Read 112 reviews
Students 499
112 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Unity high school is by far the best high schools. This school allows you to attend all kinds of activities and school events. One of the greatest ffa chapter and sports teams the teacher set you up....
Unity high school is by far the best high schools. This school allows you to attend all kinds of activities and school events. One of the greatest ffa chapter and sports teams the teacher set you up....
Read 112 reviews.
Students: 499,
Students 497
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Students: 497,
Overall Niche Grade: C,
6-12
Students 795
6-12,
Students: 795,
K-8
High School Senior: St. Matthews is an excellent private elementary school but lacks the middle school experience. Grades sixth through eighth are prepped for going to the local private high school and are not properly educated for furthering their schooling at a public school. I went from St. Matts to a public school and I was not at the same level as other students coming from the public middle schools. That being said, I loved my experience at St. Matthews. The sports that were available to us had great programs with tons of support from the school, parents, and parish. There are many extracurricular activities from Art Club to Chess Club. Over all, St. Matthews is an excellent school for students that want to stay in private school for high school. I suggest that kids switch to public school for middle school to better prepare for public high school if they choice to go that route.... Read 2 reviews
Students 421
K-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: High School Senior says St. Matthews is an excellent private elementary school but lacks the middle school experience. Grades sixth through eighth are prepped for going to the local private high school and are not properly....
St. Matthews is an excellent private elementary school but lacks the middle school experience. Grades sixth through eighth are prepped for going to the local private high school and are not properly....
Students: 421,
Preschool
Students 302
Student-teacher ratio 23:1
Preschool,
Students: 302,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
Palatine, IL•
Alum: I recommended Immanuel Lutheran School to everyone who wants a quality education and opportunities to learn and grow in Christ. I attended Immanuel from 1995-2005 and am so thankful for my years there. It gave me the tools and skills I needed to be successful in life. The friendships I made during my time at Immanuel are still strong today, after 20+ years. The staff is dedicated to the growth of the minds and hearts of students. I remember some of my favorite memories of Immanuel came from service learning experiences such as the Kindergarten Buddy Program and a mission trip to West Virginia. The skills I learned from Immanuel lead to success in high school and beyond. Immanuel is not only a school, but also an entire community, which has been an instrumental part of my life and will continue to be my main support system for many years to come!... Read 6 reviews
Students 264
PALATINE, IL,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I recommended Immanuel Lutheran School to everyone who wants a quality education and opportunities to learn and grow in Christ. I attended Immanuel from 1995-2005 and am so thankful for my years....
I recommended Immanuel Lutheran School to everyone who wants a quality education and opportunities to learn and grow in Christ. I attended Immanuel from 1995-2005 and am so thankful for my years....
Read 6 reviews.
Students: 264,
Palos Heights, IL•
Parent: Couldn’t ask for a better school family! Outstanding administration, faculty & staff. Always willing to help and encourage. Plenty of sports, activities & clubs for students to participate in. So impressed with their plans & execution to keep their students in the classroom during the pandemic. It has been a wonderful experience for all of us.... Read 149 reviews
Students 319
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL,
149 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Couldn’t ask for a better school family!Outstanding administration, faculty & staff. Always willing to help and encourage. Plenty of sports, activities & clubs for students to participate in. So impressed with their plans & execution to....
Couldn’t ask for a better school family!Outstanding administration, faculty & staff. Always willing to help and encourage. Plenty of sports, activities & clubs for students to participate in. So impressed with their plans & execution to....
Read 149 reviews.
Students: 319,
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