St Matthias Transfiguration School

4910 N Claremont Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625-0606
Tel: (773)784-0999
Grades: PK - 8 | 291 students
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St. Matthias Transfiguration School is committed to providing a well-rounded Catholic educational experience that emphasizes academic achievement and fosters spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical development among its students, thus enabling them to contribute effectively in a constantly changing world where faith in God, respect for self and others, and hope for the future are essential.

School Overview:
St Matthias Transfiguration School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Special Education Teacher on Staff, Title 1 Education Program
Year Founded 1887
Student Body
Total Students 291 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 50% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 18:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 22 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khaki or navy pants and logoed polo, skirt or jumper)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,200
Tuition Notes Preschool tuition is based on preferred number of school days (three or five days a week, full or half days). Preschool maintains 1:10 teacher to student ratio. Teaching assistant in each prekindergarten class.
% on Financial Aid 35%
Admissions Director Deb Bukovy
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Boy Scouts Choir
Emerald City Drama Environmental Club
Girl Scouts Girls on Track
Girls on the Run Robotics Club
Spanish Spanish Art
Yoga

School Notes:

  • Prekindergarten students must be potty trained and able to independently manipulate their clothing
  • Prekindergarten students must be either 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1, Kindergartners must be 5 by Sept. 1.

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Nearby Schools:

St Matthias Transfiguration School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Gateway To Learning
Gr. 5-11 | 0.1 mi. away
Little Fox Day School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.2 mi. away
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Gr. 8-12 | 0.6 mi. away

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