St. Joseph vs. St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School
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School Overview
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St. Joseph ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
An award-winning PreK- Grade 8 private school that provides challenging academics founded in Catholic faith.
We educate the whole student mind, body and spirit and encourage each child to become the person God calls him or her to be.
Our goal is to prepare children for academic and personal success in a faith-filled, nurturing environment. Strong school community and parent involvement
St. Mary of Gostyn School is a Catholic faith community called together by God to educate children, to proclaim the Good News, and to translate this proclamation into action.
The faculty, staff, and parents form a unique partnership in carrying out this mission of teaching the message of Jesus by celebrating meaningful liturgies, providing opportunities for service within the community, and passing on the beliefs and traditions of our faith.
This community provides witness to Jesus Christ, proclaims the Gospel values by living the Christian message, and helps to build a faith that will lead to a commitment to all people.
Realizing that we serve a diverse community and that each child is unique, it is imperative that we discover the abilities, talents, and needs of each child and do our best to create, in partnership with the parents, an environment that responds to these needs.
Religious education, including various opportunities for worship, is a priority in our school.
We believe that other opportunities for growth in self esteem, happiness, and the curriculum subjects are essential.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1910
1897
Students Body
Total Students
422 students
483 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
98
74
Kindergarten Students
34
40
Grade 1 Students
42
41
Grade 2 Students
42
34
Grade 3 Students
42
36
Grade 4 Students
32
46
Grade 5 Students
45
69
Grade 6 Students
30
34
Grade 7 Students
23
44
Grade 8 Students
34
65
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
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Average Class Size
23
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Plaid uniform and khaki/navy dress pants)
(Plaid uniform and khaki/navy dress pants)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,080
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Tuition Notes
Preschool Options range from $3,715 to $7,450Multi-student discount available for Grades K-8:
2 students - $10,615 total
3 students - $13,655 total
4 students - $15,175 total
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% on Financial Aid
5%
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Michelle Lascari
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
24
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Alter ServersChess Club
Cooking ClubGeography Bee
Lego LeagueRobotics Club
Scholastic Bowl TeamScience Fair
ScoutsSpelling Bee
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand
Band for TodayDrama Club
Liturgical ChoirPiano
Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballCheerleading
Cross CountryFootball
Track and FieldVolleyball