St. Matthew School vs. Holy Cross Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Matthew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Holy Cross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
The mission of St. Matthew School is to educate the whole student by Christ centered formation in a Catholic environment, leading us to do God's will in this world so as to be with Him in the next.
St. Matthew School strives to be an educational community of students, parents, faculty, staff, and priests, committed to seeking truth and virtue in an atmosphere characterized by joy in learning, respect for individuals, and emphasis on a vibrant, loving community living out the sacraments of faith, hope and charity.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in all relevant fields.
St. Matthew School test scores annually rank at the the top of the Diocese.
Holy Cross School offer your child in these critical years of spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
Holy Cross School is a faith-centered community fostering lives of service, integrity, and life-long learning.
We are committed to Catholic education founded on Gospel-centered values and the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
We are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others.
The Holy Cross staff works hard to create and maintain a positive climate.
It is important to us that students enjoy coming to school and are supported in developing academic, as well as interpersonal skills. We pride ourselves on having an atmosphere where parental communication and involvement is a key ingredient in the success of each child's education.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1912
Students Body
Total Students
391 students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
30
Kindergarten Students
45
24
Grade 1 Students
33
24
Grade 2 Students
39
24
Grade 3 Students
42
24
Grade 4 Students
31
24
Grade 5 Students
40
24
Grade 6 Students
45
48
Grade 7 Students
54
48
Grade 8 Students
34
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
24
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:21
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Dress Code available upon request)
(Dress Code available upon request)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$6,600
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition cost varies based upon membership in a Catholic parish and sibling discounts
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Mrs. Peggy Loftus
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band Program - 5th to 8th grade, Choir - 7/8th grade, Lego League, Scholastic Bowl - 5th to 8th grade