School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
187 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We, as cherished members of a Christian Catholic community, are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others; to provide a loving environment wherein all may grow in faith, wisdom, and knowledge.
- We strive to provide an environment wherein all grow in faith, wisdom, and knowledge.
- The children who attend Our Lady Of Good Counsel School are guided to know and live their faith as followers of Jesus from the scriptures, traditions, and teachings of the Church.
- They witness this faith through prayer, worship with the faith community, and service to others by choosing Gospel values in daily living.
- We, as cherished members of a Christian Catholic community, are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others; to provide a loving environment wherein all may grow in faith, wisdom, and knowledge.
- We strive to provide an environment wherein all grow in faith, wisdom, and knowledge.
- The children who attend Our Lady Of Good Counsel School are guided to know and live their faith as followers of Jesus from the scriptures, traditions, and teachings of the Church.
- They witness this faith through prayer, worship with the faith community, and service to others by choosing Gospel values in daily living.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pope St. John Paul Ii Cath. Academy-south Campus?
The application deadline for Pope St. John Paul Ii Cath. Academy-south Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pope St. John Paul Ii Cath. Academy-south Campus is Covenant Christian School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Angels Catholic School (1.5 miles away)
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
949 Waterford Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-8411
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
706 High Steet
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-3781
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
1310 Waterford Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2300 Montgomery Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-1010
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls (Catholic)
901 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 893-0831
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
195 Poplar Place
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 844-3950
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11
Christian
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
706 High Steet
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-3781
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
850 N Commonwealth Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7557
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Catholic
770 Old Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-0200
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
720 Kensington Pl
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-3613
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
949 Waterford Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-8411
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
706 High Steet
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-3781
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
1310 Waterford Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-8881
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2300 Montgomery Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-1010
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
C M Bardwell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
John Gates Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
K D Waldo Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 4,020 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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