Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) have offered quality education for more than 150 years. Our four schools continue this tradition, offering a full range of educational opportunities from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade.

Shaping the Life of a Child

Academic and behavioral expectations for students are high. The teachers are dedicated, state-certified and competent with impressive results. QCES students consistently score well in nationwide achievement tests.

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Students have a variety of opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities such as Scouts, CYO & IESA athletic programs, band, service projects, drama and art. Parental involvement is prevalent and welcome in the schools.

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Scholarship and tuition assistance programs make a Catholic elementary school education in Quincy affordable. Before and After School Care programs are also available. Visit our schools and experience our caring and close community.

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Our Mission

Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools strive to provide students 
an excellent education in a caring and nurturing faith-based environment
that promotes students’ intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth and development.

Recent Updates

Quincy Catholic Schools Update - November 2023
Quincy Catholic Schools Update - November 2023

The provisional advisory Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) took another important step in its work to create a system. Click here to learn about the strategic planning process that is now underway.

Quincy Catholic Schools Update - October 2023
Quincy Catholic Schools Update - October 2023

Throughout the course of the past few months, the Corporate Board (comprised of the four pastors and a representative of the Bishop) and the provisional advisory Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) largely…

QCES Foundation Announces 2023 Annual Appeal
QCES Foundation Announces 2023 Annual Appeal

The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation recently released it's first annual report in conjunction with its annual appeal letter. The report highlights the significant investment in Catholic…