About the School
- 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.
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of God
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
12803 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 12 | 8 students
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Christian
16341 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
10211 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Special Education School
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of God
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-1 | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
835 E Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Calvinist
528 E 161st Place
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
15019 Ashland Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of God
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
12803 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cics - Bond Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13300 S Langley Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 468-1300
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 468-1300
- miles
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Carver Primary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E 133rd Pl
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5674
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Aldridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 E 131st St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5614
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Dubois Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 E 133rd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5582
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Carver Military Academy High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13100 S Doty Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5250
Riverdale, IL 60827
(773) 535-5250
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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