Holy Angels (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 168 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Angels ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Angels
Pre-K	22
Kind	22
1	18
2	20
3	14
4	13
5	16
6	14
7	17
8	12

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Year Founded

1887

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

168 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

White collared shirts, khaki pants and dress shoes for boys K through 6. Navy jumpers, blouses, white socks and dress shoes for girls K through 6. Gender-specific ties are worn by all seventh and eighth grade students; boys begin wearing white button down

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Holy Angels Catholic Schools is proud to offer generous tuition assistance to any of our families who are in need.

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Since 1887, Holy Angels Catholic School has been rooted in the Goespel of Jesus Christ and is committed to spiritual formation, which nurtures the Catholic faith and inspires its practice.
We are committed to academic excellence, which fosters the growth of each individual.
Holy Angels Catholic School strives to meet the intellectual, social, and ethical challenges of living in a technological, global, and culturally diverse society.
We at Holy Angels Catholic School continue to focus on religious education as the most important facet of our broad educational program.
We continue to offer the opportunity for quality education to all students of our school and in all areas of the curriculum.
We will encourage the development of well-rounded students with emphasis on the spiritual and academic aspects of human growth.
We will create an atmosphere that will foster excitement and desire for learning in each student.
In the fall of 2015, Holy Angels Catholic School absorbed St. Elizabeth School.
The merger has been very smooth and very successful.
We look forward to continued growth and an outstanding future.

School Motto: Soaring to Excellence Through Faith, Love, and Truth

Since 1887, Holy Angels Catholic School has been rooted in the Goespel of Jesus Christ and is committed to spiritual formation, which nurtures the Catholic faith and inspires its practice. We are committed to academic excellence, which fosters the growth of each individual. Holy Angels Catholic School strives to meet the intellectual, social, and ethical challenges of living in a technological, global, and culturally diverse society. We at Holy Angels Catholic School continue to focus on religious education as the most important facet of our broad educational program. We continue to offer the opportunity for quality education to all students of our school and in all areas of the curriculum. We will encourage the development of well-rounded students with emphasis on the spiritual and academic aspects of human growth. We will create an atmosphere that will foster excitement and desire for learning in each student.
In the fall of 2015, Holy Angels Catholic School absorbed St. Elizabeth School. The merger has been very smooth and very successful. We look forward to continued growth and an outstanding future.

Source: Verified school update

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Holy Angels ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Angels?

The application deadline for Holy Angels is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Holy Angels located?

Holy Angels is located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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