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
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15414 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
9182.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Anna Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 2nd St
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
9182.8 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Nelson Prairie School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
9182.9 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Nelson Ridge School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
9182.9 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
9183.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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