About the School
- Santa Maria Addolorata School in Chicago, IL serves 171 students in grades K–8 within a Catholic, co–educational program located in a central city community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 12 teaching staff supporting its elementary and middle school levels.
- The student body is 98.8 percent students of color, reflecting a diverse urban population.
- As a Catholic private school, it offers a religious education aligned with its faith affiliation in an urban Chicago setting.
- Located near other Chicago private schools, Santa Maria Addolorata provides education at a smaller enrollment size compared to nearby PK–8 and high school programs.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santa Maria Addolorata School?
The application deadline for Santa Maria Addolorata School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Santa Maria Addolorata School is Bennett Day School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1335 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 22
Specialized Curriculum
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1335 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1434 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 223 students
Montessori School
114 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 265-1514
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1335 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1434 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 223 students
Montessori School
114 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 265-1514
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
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Location
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Quick Facts
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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Bottom 50%10
1337 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Ogden Int High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-0866
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-0866
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1454 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Armour St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7665
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Noble St Chtr-noble Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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