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Welcome to Old St. Mary's School! We are a vibrant Catholic school in the South Loop of Chicago serving over 500 children in preschool through 8th grade.
We are a diverse community committed to the diversity and inclusion of everyone in our community
We offer a rigorous academic program, rooted in a firm foundation of our Catholic faith, preparing our students for the challenges of the twenty-first century and beyond.
Our students enjoy a curriculum designed with many hands-on learning opportunities.
Our location, just minutes away from the Museum Campus, allows us frequent access to the rich history and treasures of our great city.
Our students are challenged to observe carefully, think critically, and respond compassionately to the needs surrounding them.
Our goal for each one of our students is to become a life long learner, never losing that excitement of knowing more about the world in which we live.
Although Old St. Mary's parish is Chicago's first Catholic
congregation and oldest parish in the city, it is now located in
one of Chicago's newest church buildings. The Church was founded in
1833 but is currently in its sixth location. The original Saint
Mary's Church was built in 1833 on the south side of Lake Street,
west of State Street. The building was moved to the northwest
corner of Michigan at Madison in 1836 where it was enlarged and an
open belfry added. In 1843, with the establishment of the Diocese
of Chicago, St. Mary's Cathedral was built on the southwest corner
of Madison at Wabash. The original wooden structure was cut in half
and moved to the grounds of the cathedral where the first Catholic
grammar school in Chicago was established in 1846. The Cathedral
was destroyed in The Great Fire in 1871. Most Chicagoans know the
church from its former site, the corner of Wabash and Van Buren. In
2002 the parish community proudly dedicated their new church on
South Michigan Avenue. It soon became clear that there would be a
need for a new educational ministry. The many young families who
had moved into the neighborhood were looking for a faith-based,
quality education for their children. In 2004 Old St. Mary's School
opened its doors to its first preschool class of 18 children. Today
Old St. Mary's School serves over 500 students in preschool through
eighth grade. Old St. Mary's Catholic School is dedicated to
educating the children of its parish by:
Providing a solid foundation in the Catholic faith, within the
context of a challenging academic program, one that takes advantage
of all of the cultural opportunities available in the city around
us.
Complementing the role of the family in nurturing a strong
sense of dignity and self-worth in each child.
Developing an appreciation in every child of their connection
to others by fostering a sense of concern and a commitment to
service.
Encouraging habits that build strong minds in healthy bodies
and that nurture secure and poised individuals who will be ready to
meet the challenges of the present and future. *
Grades: PK-8 | 237 students4.1 miles 4770 S Dorchester Ave Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 924-2356
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
51/17/2023
The school is amazing. It is clean and well-organized. My son loves his teachers. Bullying of any sort is not tolerated. The educational progress of my son is definitely above average thanks to his teachers and their program.
- Posted by Parent - SEBASTIAN Z
55/21/2015
Had a wonderful experience at this school. The teachers are outstanding and they are what makes the school top notch. I would send my child here if I lived closer!
- Posted by Teacher - Maggi
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