Very Good
#165 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 23% of private schools
St Malachy School
Elementary School · Rantoul, IL
A private elementary school in Rantoul, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
340 E BELLE AVE, Rantoul, IL 61866
- 13.4:1 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 St Malachy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,433/100K
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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
$51,389
Median home value
$111,900
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61866; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Broadmeadow Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Eastlawn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Acres Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 297 | 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.
St Malachy School is listed in Rantoul, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Malachy School
St Malachy School is a private elementary school in Rantoul, IL, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Malachy School
What grades does St Malachy School serve?
St Malachy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Malachy School?
St Malachy School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Malachy School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Malachy School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Malachy School rank in IL?
St Malachy School ranks #165 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Malachy School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Malachy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Malachy School a private school?
Yes, St Malachy 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 Malachy School a religious school?
St Malachy School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Gender Split
- 7% M / 93% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Champaign County
- Phone
- (217) 892-2011
- Area population (ZIP 61866)
- 13,407
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 61866; 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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