St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School

27 Washington Blvd Oak Park, IL 60302
catherinelucy.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo #1 - Welcome to St. Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy School! We are proud of our 126 year history serving the Oak Park and Austin communities as a faith-based, Christian centered Catholic grammar school.
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo #2 - Our 8th graders take great pride in performing the Living Stations during Holy Week.
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo #3 - St. Catherine - St. Lucy School is part of St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church. Praising our Lord is part of our everyday life here.
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School Photo #4 - We are proud of our nationally recognized science curriculum and program headed by our 8th grade teacher Mrs. Leamy. St. Catherine - St. Lucy is a Shell Oil Lab Science Grant District Winner.

About the School

  • St. Catherine Siena–Lucy School in Oak Park, IL, serves 208 students from preschool through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
  • Founded in 1889, this Catholic co–educational school has a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 with an average class size of 15.
  • The school enrolls a udent body that is 98.8% students of color, reflecting one of the highest diversity levels among private schools in Illinois.
  • With 11 teachers on aff, St. Catherine Siena–Lucy provides regular elementary and secondary education within the Oak Park area.
  • The school ranks among the top 20% in Illinois for diversity and hiorical founding date among private schools.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire'
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School often compared to?
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Giles School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School's ranking?
St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School?
The application deadline for St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I worked with St. Catherine-St. Lucy during my time as an intern with a nonprofit that worked directly with the school. SCSL is a great school. The teachers truly care about their students, they want them to learn and grow and it in is reflected in their personalized learning approach. The administration wants to see SCSL continue to grow and flourish. Mrs. Courier and Mrs. Leamy are AMAZING humans and were a pleasure to work with. St. Catherine-St. Lucy has several educational programs outside of the regular curriculum, such as the Stock Market Program, that I wish I would've had when I was in school. In this program, students learn about the stock market, investing, personal savings, and more. They also work social-emotional wellbeing into the curriculum which is admirable because that is not something I had when I was in school. They have an active Family School Association and SCSL keeps parents and guardians informed about their students progress in the classroom. They have several clubs and sports teams that are continuing to grow, which is reflected in several of their sports teams taking it all the way to championship games in the past few years. I highly recommend SCSL for your students or if you are looking to work there. Nothing but good things to say!
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