St. Ann Elementary School
At Saint Ann Catholic School, we are dedicated to achieving our full academic, physical, social, and spiritual potential.
We strive to use our gifts in service to our school, the community, and society.
We serve, lead, and love with Christ as our model.
Saint Ann Catholic School is an extension of home. We believe parents are the primary educators of their children.
Parents give children a lifelong love of learning, Saint Ann gives them lifelong critical thinking skills necessary to be successful and meet the challenges of our changing world.
Saint Ann Catholic School has been enriching lives in the Pilsen community by providing high-quality Catholic education, cultural and community programs.
Since the beginning, Saint Ann has truly been blessed with a supportive community of parents, teachers, family members, parishioners and most importantly, the strong presence of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Saint Ann's development program brings together parents, volunteers, friends, and Chicago's business community to foster the financial vitality of the school.
Our development efforts seek to create long-term relationships with friends committed to the growth and prosperity of the school.
The development office organizes and manages special events and appeals to provide financial support for scholarship assistance and educational programs.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Ann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Ann Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Ann Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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