Why St. Margaret Mary Catholic School?

  • Excellence in Catholic education in the Algonquin since 1955.
  • Our teachers are committed to educating the whole child – academically, emotionally, spiritually. They are setting an example for lifelong learning and living out their faith through their actions.
  • Strong core values foster an environment where discipline and moral expectations guide our students.
  • Students score on average one or more grade levels above the national percentile on standardized testing.
  • Student to teacher ratios are smaller compared to the public school. Smaller class sizes allow our teachers to give individualized attention to students and work in smaller groups.
  • We believe in balanced education in which traditional educational practices and integrated technology, giving our students real life experiences and hands on learning.
  • Margaret Mary believes that all students deserve a Catholic education and offer tuition assistance for those families that qualify for tuition assistance.
  • Over the last 3 years 45% of our students placed in English Honors, 42% of our students placed in Algebra honors and 36% of our students placed in Biology Honors at Marian Central Catholic High School.
  • St. Margaret Mary offers both full day and half-day preschool programs. These programs are designed to prepare students for kindergarten. Students can smoothly transition into kindergarten by integrating them into the school community and foster a learning rich environment.
  • All Day Kindergarten
Teacher to student ratio 14:1
  • Since 2008, there have been 14 alums who have become High School Valedictorians
  • Academic support teachers on staff
. We offer enrichment classes of art, library, music, physical education, Spanish, and technology
  • Before & After Care available
  • Chrome books for grades K-8
  • Band & Piano lessons available
  • Junior Panthers Basketball Program for Grades K-4
  • Athletic program for Grades 5-8 that includes cross country, volleyball, basketball, track & field, and cheer
  • Extra-curricular activities of Green Club, Writing Club, Children of the Rosary, Student Council, and Theater Arts Program
  • Classroom stewardship activities

Mission Statement

We are committed to Catholic education, developing faith life, building community and Christian service. We endeavor to create a school environment that fosters respect for each person, develops healthy self-concept, and is conducive to learning. We offer a curriculum that develops the total person through science, mathematics, social studies, language arts, the arts and religious studies.

Spiritual Formation

God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!

At St. Margaret Mary we begin our school day proclaiming that God is good all the time. Being Catholic is a way of life. We believe our Catholic Faith should be incorporated in everything we do throughout the school day. We help our students become closer to God through out the following activities:

  • Weekly all school mass on Fridays and Holy Days of Obligation
  • Children of the Rosary – weekly rosary in the school chapel or rosary garden
  • First Fridays Eucharistic Benediction & Adoration
  • Confession during Advent and Lent
  • Feast Day Celebrations
  • Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation
  • Classroom Stewardship Projects such as food pantry drives, toy collection drives, senior citizen activities, cards & gifts of appreciation to our first responders, and more.

Supporting Parishes

~St. Margaret Mary – Algonquin, IL

~St. Mary – Huntley, IL

School Facilities & Map

Our School Facilities Include:

  • Art Room
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer Lab
  • Dedicated preschool classrooms & playgrounds
  • Full Size Gym
  • Library
  • Music Room
  • School Chapel
  • Stage with sound & light system
  • STEM Lab

Employment Opportunities

Substitute Teaching