Misericordia South

Misericordia South serves 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Misericordia South is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
Campus Size
37

Student Body

Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Misericordia South Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Sharing life with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • School Mascot: Wild Bears
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM - Executive Director at Misericordia for over 50 years -
    • Fr. Jack Clair - President/Executive Director of Misericordia Home -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Misericordia South?
Misericordia South famous alumni include: Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM - Executive Director at Misericordia for over 50 years and Fr. Jack Clair - President/Executive Director of Misericordia Home.
When is the application deadline for Misericordia South?
The application deadline for Misericordia South is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Misericordia South located?
Misericordia South is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Brighton Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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