St. Philomena School in Chicago, IL serves 262 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 22:1 with a teaching staff of 12 professionals.
As a Catholic co鈥揺d school,. Philomena holds memberships in the European Council for International Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent body is predominantly students of color, representing 97.71% of the enrollment.
Philomena is one of several private Catholic elementary and middle schools located near Chicago's 60639 zip code area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
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 St. Philomena School?
The application deadline for St. Philomena School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Philomena School is Antonia Pantoja High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Good Shepherd Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3740 W Belden Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 47 students
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
A-karrasel Enterprises, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
5504 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
St. Genevieve School ![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
1.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ![Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo]( "Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo")
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Center For Handicapped Children
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
2 miles
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Austin Career Education Center
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
2.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library]( "Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library")
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3740 W Belden Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 47 students
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Genevieve School ![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5108 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 921-2800
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3740 W Belden Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 47 students
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
A-karrasel Enterprises, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
5504 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
St. Genevieve School ![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
Rank:
7/
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Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-4300
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-4300
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1011 S Naper Blvd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
9196.2 miles
Gr: PK | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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1000 River Oak Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
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(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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701 W Thomas Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
9196.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
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