St. Dorothy Elementary School
Tel:
(773) 783-0555
St. Dorothy School is a distinctively faith-based, relationship-centered educational community, known for its challenging, engaging curriculum and quality of graduates who have distinguished themselves at the secondary, post-secondary, and professional career levels.
Integral to St. Dorothy's success and distinction is its ongoing partnership and clear expression of family and parish and its deeply rooted Catholic identity and Christian formation of students grades pre-k through eight.
St. Dorothy School mission is to promote academic excellence, to inspire its students to be lifelong learners and to possess the skills to compete in a global society.
We teach Catholic/Christian values and partner with families to create a spirit of stewardship and service.
From its beginning, St. Dorothy's has been a school known for its academic excellence.
Enthusiastic, qualified teachers challenge learners to be creative and critical thinkers.
Grounded well in the basics of education, students are equipped to attain a high degree of performance in high school and college.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 236 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
Total Students | 236 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 31% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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