School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B
Academics
B
Extracurriculars
B
Geo & Community
B
Reviews
B+
St. Bede Academy has been providing quality Catholic education in North Central Illinois for over 116 years. While we pride ourselves in our rich history and tradition, we understand the ever-changing needs of students today. Our goal is to provide students with an education that will not only develop their minds, but also strengthen their character preparing them for life's challenges. The academic environment at St. Bede encourages students to excel, both in and outside of the classroom. We commit to having graduates leave the Academy ready, both spiritually and academically, for life in the real world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$37,000
Enrollment
270
International Students
14%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
48%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$3 million
AP
7
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
24.47
Class Size
18
Boarding %
14
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| Art #1 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 1 |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| #28 | New York University | 2 |
| LAC #6 | United States Naval Academy | 2 |
| #34 | University of California: San Diego | 1 |
| #47 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 5 |
| #49 | Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 |
| #59 | University of Washington | 1 |
| #62 | Rutgers University | 2 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of students who took AP tests
66
Number of tests taken
106
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Chemistry
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Chemistry
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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United States History
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Sports
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Prom Committee
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Car Club
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Pep Club
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Student Ambassadors
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Abbey Altar Server
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Eucharistic Ministers
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Prom Committee
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Car Club
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Pep Club
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Student Ambassadors
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Abbey Altar Server
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Eucharistic Ministers
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Lectio Divino
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InterAct
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Last Supper Club
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Student Government
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Tea Club
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Engineering Club
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E-Sports Gaming Club
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Strength & Conditioning
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Peer Tutoring
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Anime Club
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Bruinomics
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Science Club
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Scholastic Bowl
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Heritage Club
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Band
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Chorus
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Fall Theatre
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Spring Musical
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Stage Rats
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The Genesius Project
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Yearbook & Photography
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Homecoming Variety Show
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Retreat Leaders
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Lectors
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and Bass Fishing.
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Arts
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Band
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Chorus
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Drawing
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Oil Painting
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Photography
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Art
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Chorus
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Drawing
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Oil Painting
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Photography
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Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Review(s)
Reviews from other languages
A student
04/25/2026
5 / 5
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5
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A student
04/25/2026
5 / 5
5
5
5
Frequently Ask Questions about Saint Bede Academy
Tell me a bit about Saint Bede Academy.
Saint Bede Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Illinois, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 270 students, 14.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.st-bede.com.
For more official information, please visit http://www.st-bede.com.
Does Saint Bede Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Saint Bede Academy is offering 7 AP courses.
Saint Bede Academy also have 48% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Saint Bede Academy also have 48% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Saint Bede Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Saint Bede Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Saint Bede Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Saint Bede Academy?
The total fee for Saint Bede Academy in 2024 is
$37,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at mwagner@st-bede.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at mwagner@st-bede.com .
Where is Saint Bede Academy located?
Saint Bede Academy is located in the State of Illinois of USA.
How popular is Saint Bede Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Saint Bede Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 406 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Saint Bede Academy has been favorited by 33 users.
Also Saint Bede Academy has been favorited by 33 users.
How do I complete an application for Saint Bede Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Saint Bede Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Saint Bede Academy’s official site: http://www.st-bede.com or call them at 815-223-3140.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Saint Bede Academy’s official site: http://www.st-bede.com or call them at 815-223-3140.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Saint Bede Academy?
The overall rating for Saint Bede Academy is B.
The section ratings of Saint Bede Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Saint Bede Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
2,853,114
Cost of Living
Higher than average 22%
Nearby Airport
O‘Hare International Airport
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