Our Lady Of The Gardens in Riverdale, IL, serves 51 co–ed students in grades 5 through 8 within a central city community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 10 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary Catholic education program.
Founded with a focus on Catholic values, Our Lady Of The Gardens is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Riverdale area.
Tuition information is not listed, but average private school tuition in Cook County is $13,552 for elementary and $19,327 for high schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 Our Lady Of The Gardens?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Gardens is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Our Lady Of The Gardens is Standberry Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Life Celebration Christian Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cuddle Care Child Care Center (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Successful Beginning Learning
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
New Life Celebration Christian Academy ![New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar]( "New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar")
(Church of God)
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Childrens Center Outreach
Daycare / Preschool
12803 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Under Carrey's Care #1
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
2.4 miles
Gr: 12 | 8 students
Ada S Mckinley School South Care
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Unity Christian Academy
(Christian)
16341 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Ami Kids Infinity Chicago
Special Education School
10211 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Celebration Christian Academy ![New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar]( "New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar")
(Church of God)
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
835 E Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
2.2 miles
Gr: K-1 | 18 students
528 E 161st Place
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
15019 Ashland Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Successful Beginning Learning
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
New Life Celebration Christian Academy ![New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar]( "New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar")
(Church of God)
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Childrens Center Outreach
Daycare / Preschool
12803 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Under Carrey's Care #1
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
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(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
9182.5 miles
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Manhattan, IL 60442
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(815) 462-2874
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
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New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
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