Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 4, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School?
The application deadline for Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School located?
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Brighton Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School is Misericordia South (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kiddy Care Preschool (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
4444 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Catholic
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Montessori School
3575 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2228 S Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0023
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
Catholic
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Catholic
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Montessori School
3575 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Catholic
1949 W 48th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(901) 573-3447
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
4444 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Catholic
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 737-3113
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Montessori School
3575 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gunsaulus Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4420 S Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-7215
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4136 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4900
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4900
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Columbia Explorers Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4520 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 535-4050
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2916 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 321-2200
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 321-2200
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
School Reviews
5 1/25/2018
I have had my daughter in this school for 4 years now and couldn't picture sending her anywhere else. The school offers great financial aid assistance and has an amazing staff. The teachers are great at working the Catholic faith into the curriculum in a way that every student understands. The community in the school is also great! The staff knows every student by name and parents always look out for each other and the children.
5 1/25/2018
All the staff members are very helpful and kind. They go above and beyond for all the kids. They know each child by name and everyone looks out for the safety and wellbeing of the children. The teachers are truly amazing!I am very happy with the school; we have been at this school for the last 11 years. One of my children needed speech therapy and they tap into the resources to be able to provide it almost immediately
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