Our Nativity B.V.M. School Family cooperates in preparing the whole child to live in a multicultural world.
As a Catholic School, we encourage our students to live the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
To develop and maintain a high quality, faith-based, value-centered environment for the youth of Nativity B.V.M. School through superior educational programs, ongoing faculty development, as well as church and community involvement.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nativity Bvm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1927
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nativity Bvm Elementary School?
The application deadline for Nativity Bvm Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nativity Bvm Elementary School located?
Nativity Bvm Elementary School is located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Chicago Lawn.
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The nearest elementary school is Mother's Touch (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Kids Village Learning Ii (0.3 miles away)
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1900 W. Taylor
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Chicago, IL 60638
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Children Of Peace ![Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!]( "Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!")
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Children Of Peace ![Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!]( "Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!")
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
Little Kids Village Learning Ii
Daycare / Preschool
2656 W 71st Street
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4753
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4753
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Mother's Touch
Daycare / Preschool
2501 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-3177
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-3177
0.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 21 students
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
3038 W 59th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 918-1944
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 918-1944
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
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Mother's Touch
Daycare / Preschool
2501 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-3177
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-3177
0.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 21 students
Queen Of The Universe School
(Catholic)
7130 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 582-4266
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 582-4266
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Acceptance rate listed
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
1.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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Location
Miles
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Little Kids Village Learning Ii
Daycare / Preschool
2656 W 71st Street
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4753
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-4753
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
3038 W 59th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 918-1944
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 918-1944
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Queen Of The Universe School
(Catholic)
7130 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 582-4266
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 582-4266
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Acceptance rate listed
Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
1.5 miles
Gr: NS | 50 students
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
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Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
9187.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
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4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
9187.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Edna Keith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-3409
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-3409
9187.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
9187.4 miles
Gr: 9-12
Lincoln School Alop
Alternative School
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
9187.6 miles
Gr: 6-12
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