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St Boniface Catholic School

Elementary School

128 N BUCHANAN ST, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Private

Enrollment

220

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#582 of 716

In Edwardsville

#3 of 3

public schools

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St Boniface Catholic School

5.2/10

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

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About St Boniface Catholic School

St Boniface Catholic School is a private elementary school in Edwardsville, IL. St Boniface Catholic School serves approximately 220 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Boniface Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares1.0 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Boniface 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 Boniface Catholic School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Edwardsville, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
This School
vs
16.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
220
This School
vs
509
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 95.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.3% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Asian 0.9% vs 0%
St Boniface Catholic School Edwardsville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Boniface Catholic School (this school) 5.2
Columbus Elem School 7.2
Lincoln Middle School 5.8
Woodland Elementary School 6.6
LeClaire Elem School 6.0
N O Nelson Elem School 4.2
Goshen Elementary 4.8
Liberty Middle School 5.6

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 3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,320
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 8%
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 220
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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 95.9%
Hispanic 2.3%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

128 N BUCHANAN ST, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Boniface Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maryville Elem School (rated 7.6/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Maryville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Columbus Elem School (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Albert Cassens Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Glen Carbon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Edwardsville, see our Edwardsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Columbus Elem School Edwardsville 0.2 mi 7.2
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Edwardsville 0.3 mi 6.1
LAHR-WELL ACADEMY Edwardsville 0.6 mi
LAHR-WELL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (L-W ACADEMY) Edwardsville 0.6 mi
Lincoln Middle School Edwardsville 0.7 mi 5.8
Woodland Elementary School Edwardsville 0.9 mi 6.6
LeClaire Elem School Edwardsville 1.1 mi 6.0
ST MARYS SCHOOL Edwardsville 1.4 mi 5.2
N O Nelson Elem School Edwardsville 1.2 mi 4.2
Edwardsville High School Edwardsville 2.0 mi 5.9
Goshen Elementary Edwardsville 2.3 mi 4.8
Liberty Middle School Edwardsville 2.6 mi 5.6
Albert Cassens Elementary Glen Carbon 4.3 mi 6.8
Glen Carbon Elem School Glen Carbon 4.6 mi 4.7
FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC H S Glen Carbon 4.9 mi 5.5
MARYVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maryville 5.4 mi 5.4
Maryville Elem School Maryville 6.1 mi 7.6
South Primary School South Roxana 5.7 mi 3.7
Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch Moro 7.2 mi 5.3
Silver Creek Elementary Troy 7.1 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 62025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,300

Median Home Value

$295,700

Median Rent

$1,215/mo

Population

36,156

College Educated

52.5%

Homeownership

74.8%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Median Age

36.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Boniface Catholic School

What grades does St Boniface Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Boniface Catholic School?

St Boniface Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Boniface Catholic School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Boniface Catholic School rank in IL?

St Boniface Catholic School ranks #582 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Boniface Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Boniface Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Boniface Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Boniface 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 Boniface Catholic School a religious school?

St Boniface Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Bike Score
81 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
220
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Madison County

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