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#220 of 716 private schools in IL

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St Bruno Catholic School

Elementary School

210 N GORDON ST, Pinckneyville, IL 62274

Private

Enrollment

84

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#220 of 716

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St Bruno Catholic School

6.9/10

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

Pinckneyville Elem School

7.5/10

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6.5/10

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About St Bruno Catholic School

St Bruno Catholic School is a private elementary school in Pinckneyville, IL. St Bruno Catholic School serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bruno Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.7 pts above IL schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 84 students, St Bruno 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.

At 7.2:1 students to teachers, St Bruno Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Bruno 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 Bruno Catholic School compares to the 4 public schools in Pinckneyville, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
This School
vs
14.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
84
This School
vs
278
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 95.2% vs 0%
Asian 3.6% vs 0%
Black 1.2% vs 0%
St Bruno Catholic School Pinckneyville Public Avg

All Schools in Pinckneyville

School Rating
St Bruno Catholic School (this school) 6.9
Pinckneyville Elem School 7.5
Pinckneyville Comm High School 6.5
Pinckneyville Middle School 7.4
Community Cons School 3.1

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)
A 8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,314
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 9%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 84
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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 95.2%
Asian 3.6%
Black 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

210 N GORDON ST, Pinckneyville, IL 62274

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Bruno Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Elverado Primary School (rated 7.7/10, 14.5 miles away, in nearby Elkville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Tamaroa Elem School (rated 7.6/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Tamaroa), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pinckneyville Elem School (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pinckneyville, see our Pinckneyville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Pinckneyville Elem School Pinckneyville 0.3 mi 7.5
Pinckneyville Comm High School Pinckneyville 0.4 mi 6.5
Pinckneyville Middle School Pinckneyville 0.5 mi 7.4
Community Cons School Pinckneyville 3.4 mi 3.1
Tamaroa Elem School Tamaroa 8.9 mi 7.6
Du Quoin High School Du Quoin 9.6 mi 4.8
Du Quoin Middle School Du Quoin 10.1 mi 5.3
Du Quoin Elementary School Du Quoin 10.1 mi 6.4
Elverado Junior High School Vergennes 12.3 mi 9.0
Elverado Intermediate School Vergennes 12.4 mi 6.9
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL Du Quoin 11.2 mi 6.3
Oakdale Grade School Oakdale 14.0 mi 7.4
Trico Jr High School Campbell Hill 13.5 mi 4.8
Trico Elementary School Campbell Hill 13.6 mi 5.2
Trico Senior High School Campbell Hill 13.5 mi 7.5
Elverado Primary School Elkville 14.5 mi 7.7
Elverado High School Elkville 14.7 mi 7.7
Coulterville High School Coulterville 14.3 mi 7.3
Coulterville Elementary School Coulterville 14.3 mi 6.3
Coulterville Junior High School Coulterville 14.3 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 62274 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,338

Median Home Value

$118,700

Median Rent

$611/mo

Population

8,147

College Educated

12.1%

Homeownership

83.5%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Median Age

40

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DA VINCI WALDORF SCHOOL Wauconda, IL 6.9
Elverado Intermediate School Vergennes, IL 6.9
Maple Grove Elem School Metropolis, IL 6.9
ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Elgin, IL 6.9
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth Danforth, IL 7.0
SISTER THEA BOWMAN East Saint Louis, IL 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Bruno Catholic School

What grades does St Bruno Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Bruno Catholic School?

St Bruno Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Bruno Catholic School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Bruno Catholic School rank in IL?

St Bruno Catholic School ranks #220 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Bruno Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Bruno Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Bruno Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Bruno 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 Bruno Catholic School a religious school?

St Bruno Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
54 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
84
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Perry County

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