St. Ethelreda Elementary School

8734 S Paulina St Chicago, IL 60620
www.stethelreda.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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 (26-27)

  • 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
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 1 largest at 33 students, slightly above Grade 2 at 21 and the smaller upper grades.
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Student Body

Total Students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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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