Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
About the School
- St. Ethelreda Elementary School in Chicago, IL offers co–educational programs for grades PK through 8 in a city–based Catholic setting.
- The school enrolls 254 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 25:1, supported by 10 teaching staff members.
- Located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood,.
- Ethelreda has a udent body composed entirely of students of color, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
- This private elementary school serves a large urban community and provides education spanning early childhood to middle school levels.
- Ethelreda Elementary is part of Chicago's Catholic school syem without formal membership associations.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Ethelreda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Ethelreda Elementary School's ranking?
St. Ethelreda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Ethelreda Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Ethelreda Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Ethelreda Elementary School located?
St. Ethelreda Elementary School is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Auburn Gresham.
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Catholic
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Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
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Catholic
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(773) 776-3316
Distance: 1.3 mi
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(773) 483-5000
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
9833 S Throop St
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(773) 238-1088
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
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(773) 776-3316
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Montessori School
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Special Education School
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(773) 779-3329
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Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
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9440 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 779-9440
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(773) 224-5437
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Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Sports: 7
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9240 S Hoyne Ave
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(773) 779-3329
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Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 1.0 mi
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Daycare / Preschool
1855 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-0117
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