Below Average
#625 of 716 private schools in IL
Costa Catholic School
Elementary School · Galesburg, IL
A private elementary school in Galesburg, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2726 COSTA DR, Galesburg, IL 61401
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Costa Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,489/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,728
Median home value
$94,900
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silas Willard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Bright Futures Pre-k ProgEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Galesburg Christian School AssocPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Steele SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Costa Catholic School is listed in Galesburg, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Costa Catholic School
Costa Catholic School is a private elementary school in Galesburg, IL, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Costa Catholic School
What grades does Costa Catholic School serve?
Costa Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Costa Catholic School?
Costa Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Costa Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Costa Catholic School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Costa Catholic School rank in IL?
Costa Catholic School ranks #625 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Costa Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Costa Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Costa Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Costa Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Costa Catholic School a religious school?
Costa Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (309) 344-3151
- Area population (ZIP 61401)
- 30,684
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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