Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Circle-Rock Preparatory School
About the School
- The Catalyst Schools is a system of Chicago-based K-8 and high school charter schools operating in the city's Austin and Chicago Lawn neighborhoods.
- The two schools in the system are the Catalyst Circle Rock Elementary School and the Catalyst Maria Elementary School and High School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Circle-Rock Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching minds and touching hearts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Circle-Rock Preparatory School's ranking?
Circle-Rock Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Circle-Rock Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Circle-Rock Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Circle-Rock Preparatory School located?
Circle-Rock Preparatory School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other private schools located in Austin.
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