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Ascension Catholic School vs. St. Giles School

Should you attend Ascension Catholic School or St. Giles School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension School, a vibrant ministry of Ascension Parish, proudly provides an excellent education that responds to the needs of its students. Ascension School incorporates Catholic faith beliefs and values through skillful teaching, prayer, worship and service to others. In this school children and families experience community in an atmosphere of LOVE, KINDNESS & RESPECT.
Ascension Catholic School
601 Van Buren St
Oak Park, IL 60304
Elementary school
St. Giles School Photo
St. Giles School
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
Elementary school
Top Rankings

Ascension Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

St. Giles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Catholic
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2007-2025
Yes, selected in 2010-2025
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1912
1928
County
Cook, IL
Cook, IL

Students Body

Total Students
394 students
348 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
32%
Students by Grade

Students by Grade

Pre-K Students
63
96
Kindergarten Students
30
14
Grade 1 Students
28
27
Grade 2 Students
35
30
Grade 3 Students
31
23
Grade 4 Students
29
28
Grade 5 Students
43
27
Grade 6 Students
48
22
Grade 7 Students
51
42
Grade 8 Students
36
39

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
40%
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,385
$7,905
Tuition Notes
Scaled tuition for multiple children in household.
Discounts for multiple children available
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,000
Admissions Director
Kelly Tybor
Michele Bibbey

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5
6
Sports
BasketballCross Country
SoccerTrack and Field
Volleyball
BasketballCheering
Cross CountrySoccer
Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Academic Bowl TeamChess Club
Drama ClubEco Club
MathletesStudent Council
Technology Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoristers
Orchestra/Strings

Club or Organization:
Ambassadors (Leadership)Art Club
Chess ClubChoir
Math TeamPeer Ministers
RoboticsScholastic Team
Yearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Band

 
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