Our Lady Of The Gardens in Riverdale, IL, serves 51 co鈥揺d students in grades 5 through 8 within a central city community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 10 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary Catholic education program.
Founded with a focus on Catholic values, Our Lady Of The Gardens is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Riverdale area.
Tuition information is not listed, but average private school tuition in Cook County is $13,552 for elementary and $19,327 for high schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of The Gardens?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Gardens is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Our Lady Of The Gardens is Standberry Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Life Celebration Christian Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cuddle Care Child Care Center (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Successful Beginning Learning
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
New Life Celebration Christian Academy ![New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar]( "New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar")
(Church of God)
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Childrens Center Outreach
Daycare / Preschool
12803 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Under Carrey's Care #1
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
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