Ascension Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 386-7282
- Ascension School is a ministry of the faith community of Ascension Parish, committed to providing excellent education in the spirit, tradition and value system of the Catholic Church.
- Essential to this ministry is the active partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners.
- Ascension School provides a curriculum that meets the present needs of its students and prepares them for high school, for higher education and for a lifetime of learning.
- Ascension School helps each child to grow in awareness of the child's individual talents and unique place within the family of God.
- Ascension School's mission is to strengthen its students' understanding and practice of their faith; to allow them to grow in faith; and to work towards creating, through their service, a compassionate and just community.
- This mission is guided by a philosophy of love, kindness and respect for each individual, while celebrating our bond in gospel values.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 424 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Ascension Elementary School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1912 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 424 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,400 |
| Tuition Notes | Scaled tuition for multiple children in household. |
| Admissions Director | Kathryn Vanaria |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Drama Club Arts and Music Programs: Band Program, Choristers, Orchestra/Strings |
School Notes
- Ascension School is a ministry of the faith community of Ascension Parish, committed to providing excellent education in the spirit, tradition and value system of the Catholic Church. Essential to this ministry is the active partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners. Ascension School provides a curriculum that meets the present needs of its students and prepares them for high school, for higher education and for a lifetime of learning. Ascension School helps each child to grow in awareness of the child's individual talents and unique place within the family of God. Ascension School's mission is to strengthen its students' understanding and practice of their faith; to allow them to grow in faith; and to work towards creating, through their service, a compassionate and just community. This mission is guided by a philosophy of love, kindness and respect for each individual, while celebrating our bond in gospel values.
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