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St Andrew Catholic School

Elementary School

723 MULBERRY ST, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Private

Enrollment

149

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#562 of 716

In Murphysboro

#1 of 2

public schools

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St Andrew Catholic School

5.3/10

Elementary School in Murphysboro · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.7/10

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3.8/10

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About St Andrew Catholic School

St Andrew Catholic School is a private elementary school in Murphysboro, IL. St Andrew Catholic School serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Andrew Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #562 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.9 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 149 students, St Andrew Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Andrew Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Andrew Catholic School compares to the 5 public schools in Murphysboro, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
This School
vs
26.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
149
This School
vs
386
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
4.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.6% vs 0%
Black 8.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 4% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
St Andrew Catholic School Murphysboro Public Avg

All Schools in Murphysboro

School Rating
St Andrew Catholic School (this school) 5.3
Murphysboro Middle School 3.8
Carruthers Elementary School 4.6
Murphysboro High School 5.7
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr 4.0
McElvain School 4.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 28%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 149
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 84.6%
Black 8.1%
Hispanic 4.0%
Pacific Islander 2.0%
Asian 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

723 MULBERRY ST, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Andrew Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Elverado Primary School (rated 7.7/10, 11.6 miles away, in nearby Elkville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Elverado Intermediate School (rated 6.9/10, 9.8 miles away, in nearby Vergennes), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Parrish Elem School (rated 6.6/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Carbondale), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Murphysboro, see our Murphysboro schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.6 mi
School Distance Rating
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Murphysboro 0.7 mi 3.7
Murphysboro Middle School Murphysboro 0.9 mi 3.8
Carruthers Elementary School Murphysboro 1.3 mi 4.6
Murphysboro High School Murphysboro 1.5 mi 5.7
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr Murphysboro 2.0 mi 4.0
McElvain School Murphysboro 3.2 mi 4.9
Parrish Elem School Carbondale 5.1 mi 6.6
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Carbondale 6.2 mi 7.5
DeSoto Elementary School De Soto 7.1 mi 5.7
Thomas Elementary School Carbondale 7.1 mi 5.7
Unity Point Elem School Carbondale 8.5 mi 6.4
CARBONDALE NEW SCHOOL Carbondale 8.1 mi
Lewis School Carbondale 8.0 mi 6.2
Elverado Intermediate School Vergennes 9.8 mi 6.9
Elverado Junior High School Vergennes 9.9 mi 9.0
Carbondale Middle School Carbondale 8.1 mi 4.0
BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Carbondale 8.3 mi 6.5
Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale 8.3 mi 6.5
Elverado High School Elkville 11.2 mi 7.7
Elverado Primary School Elkville 11.6 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 62966 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,242

Median Home Value

$117,800

Median Rent

$681/mo

Population

13,995

College Educated

23.3%

Homeownership

63.4%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

40.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Ashley Com Consolidated School Ashley, IL 5.3
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Peoria, IL 5.3
Glendale Elem School East Peoria, IL 5.3
Murrayville-Woodson Elem School Murrayville, IL 5.3
NEW HORIZON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Centralia, IL 5.3
QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL Elk Grove Village, IL 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Andrew Catholic School

What grades does St Andrew Catholic School serve?

St Andrew Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Andrew Catholic School?

St Andrew Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Andrew Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Andrew Catholic School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Andrew Catholic School rank in IL?

St Andrew Catholic School ranks #562 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Andrew Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Andrew Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Andrew Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Andrew 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 St Andrew Catholic School a religious school?

St Andrew Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
149
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Jackson County

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