St. Bede The Venerable (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

St. Bede The Venerable is a co–ed Catholic school in Chicago, IL, serving 212 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1955, the school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 21:1 and employs 10 teachers.
Tuition for the 2024 school year is $6,699, which is below the Chicago private school average for elementary education.
The udent body is 94 percent students of color, and the school ranks among the top 20% in Illinois for diversity.
Admissions are rolling, and the school maintains a formal dress code for udents.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 212 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,699
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Bede The Venerable ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Bede The Venerable
Pre-K	14
Kind	15
1	21
2	22
3	24
4	26
5	16
6	23
7	24
8	27

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Year Founded

1955

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Student Body

Total Students

212 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,699

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid available by application

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4 sports

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BasketballIndoor Soccer

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Bede The Venerable cost?

St. Bede The Venerable's tuition is approximately $6,699 for private students.

What schools are St. Bede The Venerable often compared to?

St. Bede The Venerable is often viewed alongside schools like St. Thomas More Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Bede The Venerable offer?

St. Bede The Venerable offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Bede The Venerable?

The application deadline for St. Bede The Venerable is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Bede The Venerable located?

St. Bede The Venerable is located in the Scottsdale neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

School Reviews

5 8/18/2021

St. Bede is a great school and provided the foundation for my daughter`s academic career. We have nothing but good things to say about St. Bede and its faculty!!!

- Posted by Parent - Parent of St Bede Graduate

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).