Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Damian School
About the School
- Saint Damian School is a Christian educational community of the Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Chicago in Oak Forest, Illinois.
- As such, it is an entity of Saint Damian Parish and operates according to the policies established by the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools.
- Saint Damian School is a community of students, faculty, parents, staff, and clergy united for the purpose of parochial education in the Catholic tradition.
- Through mutual respect and sharing of ideas among students, faculty, and parents Saint Damian School provides an environment for spiritual and academic growth and an education that fosters the dignity of the individual.
- Saint Damian School continually strives to provide the best possible education for its students by developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential for life-long learning and by instilling a sense of Christian values.
- This experience of learning in a Christian Community provides a sound foundation for students which will enable them to live and grow in the Gospel message throughout their lives.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Damian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
Student Body
Total Students
451 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Our mission is to ensure that individual students reach their potential through the development of their Catholic faith, character, citizenship, and academics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Damian School's ranking?
St. Damian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Damian School?
The application deadline for St. Damian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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