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San Miguel School

1949 W 48th Street Chicago, IL 60609

Tel: (901) 573-3447

sanmiguelchicago.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 71 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,050
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

San Miguel School in Chicago, IL, offers co–ed Catholic education for grades 6 through 8 in a city neighborhood setting.
The school enrolls 71 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average class size of 9.
Tuition at San Miguel School is $1,050 per year, making it one of the more affordable private middle schools in Chicago.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the school's diverse urban community in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
San Miguel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for affordability and diversity based on statewide comparisons.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 71 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,050
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

San Miguel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	San Miguel School
6	22
7	25
8	24

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Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

9 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,050

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: To transform the lives of our students, their families and their neighbors in the Back of the Yards community by opening doors to knowledge, faith and opportunity.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jacky Villagomez - Senior Auditor at Takeda Pharmaceuticals; graduated top 2% of high school class - 2008 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does San Miguel School cost?

San Miguel School's tuition is approximately $1,050 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from San Miguel School?

San Miguel School famous alumni include: Jacky Villagomez - Senior Auditor at Takeda Pharmaceuticals; graduated top 2% of high school class - 2008.

When is the application deadline for San Miguel School?

The application deadline for San Miguel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is San Miguel School located?

San Miguel School is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Back of the Yards.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).