The mission of Little Flower Catholic School is to provide quality Catholic education in a faith-centered environment.
Working together, parents, faculty, and parish community promote the teaching of Christian values, spiritual growth, the total development of each child and academic excellence.
We endeavor to prepare students for commitment to their Catholic faith, responsible citizenship and future academic success.
We believe that Little Flower Catholic School is a Catholic Center of education supported by the faith of Little Flower parishioners.
We believe that Jesus is the foundation of our total educational endeavor.
We believe that education begins in the family and that families together with the school staff work to promote Christian values and academic excellence.
We believe that students, parents, teachers and staff form a Christian educational community where knowledge is enlivened by an active faith.
We believe that each child, with individual talents and abilities, reflects God's image and likeness.
We are committed to the spiritual, intellectual, moral, emotional, physical and social development of each child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Little Flower Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
319 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of Little Flower Catholic School is to provide quality Catholic education in a faith-centered environment. Working together, parents, faculty, and parish community promote the teaching of Christian values, spiritual growth, the total development of each child and academic excellence. We endeavor to prepare students for commitment to their Catholic faith, responsible citizenship and future academic success. We believe that Little Flower Catholic School is a Catholic Center of education supported by the faith of Little Flower parishioners. We believe that Jesus is the foundation of our total educational endeavor. We believe that education begins in the family and that families together with the school staff work to promote Christian values and academic excellence. We believe that students, parents, teachers and staff form a Christian educational community where knowledge is enlivened by an active faith. We believe that each child, with individual talents and abilities, reflects God's image and likeness. We are committed to the spiritual, intellectual, moral, emotional, physical and social development of each child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Little Flower Catholic School often compared to?
Little Flower Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Blessed Sacrament by visitors of our site.
What is Little Flower Catholic School's ranking?
Little Flower Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Little Flower Catholic School?
The application deadline for Little Flower Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Little Flower Catholic School is Grace Baptist Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Concordia Lutheran School (1.2 miles away)
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Calvary Academy
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School Reviews
5 1/1/2020
I loved all of my 9 years at Little Flower Catholic School. The staff there are wonderful. It really feels like a family, and I couldn't be happier with the education I received. I entered high school very prepared thanks to the amazing faculty at LFS. Go Falcons!
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