St. Anthony High School is a Catholic, co-educational school that provides a learning environment steeped in tradition and committed to excellence in education.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum where students are encouraged to discover and develop their individual talents and potential.
St. Anthony High School offers a Christian-based, disciplined, safe environment which fosters the student's personal and academic growth for lifelong learning and enjoyment.
Faculty strive to positively contribute to each student's desire and ability to be responsible, contributing members of our constantly changing society.
The strength of the St. Anthony community is our faith; a faith initiated and celebrated in baptism, a faith united in the Eucharist, and a faith nurtured by one another through our daily Christian interaction.
St. Anthony High School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission of education; a mission not only of intellectual growth, but one of physical, spiritual, moral and emotional growth as well.
At St. Anthony High School, we believe our learning community assists young people in the fourfold mission of the church: to teach and proclaim the Gospel, to live in community, to serve each other, and worship.
This mission, centered around the Eucharist, is founded in the belief that all students are created in God's image with unlimited potential.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Anthony High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1874
Colors
White, Red, Royal blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
- St. Anthony High School is a Catholic, co-educational school that provides a learning environment steeped in tradition and committed to excellence in education. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum where students are encouraged to discover and develop their individual talents and potential. St. Anthony High School offers a Christian-based, disciplined, safe environment which fosters the student's personal and academic growth for lifelong learning and enjoyment. Faculty strive to positively contribute to each student's desire and ability to be responsible, contributing members of our constantly changing society. The strength of the St. Anthony community is our faith; a faith initiated and celebrated in baptism, a faith united in the Eucharist, and a faith nurtured by one another through our daily Christian interaction. St. Anthony High School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission of education; a mission not only of intellectual growth, but one of physical, spiritual, moral and emotional growth as well. At St. Anthony High School, we believe our learning community assists young people in the fourfold mission of the church: to teach and proclaim the Gospel, to live in community, to serve each other, and worship. This mission, centered around the Eucharist, is founded in the belief that all students are created in God's image with unlimited potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Anthony High School's ranking?
St. Anthony High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony High School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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