Holy Innocents in Chicago, IL serves 178 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city community.
The co–educational Catholic school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 10 teachers on staff.
Approximately 72% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the enrollment.
Holy Innocents is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and affiliated with programs for exceptional children.
The school provides private elementary education options within the Chicago urban area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Innocents?
The application deadline for Holy Innocents is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Holy Innocents is Esperanza Therapeutic School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Near North Montessori (0.6 miles away)
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Special Education School
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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