St. Fabian's Educational Center in Bridgeview, IL, serves 350 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a suburban community.
The Catholic–affiliated private school has a udent–teacher ratio of 22:1 with 16 total teachers.
The school's enrollment includes 99.7% udents of color, ranking it among Illinois private schools with the highest diversity percentages.
Fabian's ranks in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity and udent body size based on a state–wide comparison.
Bridgeview families seeking a parochial school option can consider. Fabian's Educational Center for early childhood through secondary education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Fabian's Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
350 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: WE WELCOME ALL!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Fabian's Educational Center's ranking?
St. Fabian's Educational Center 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. Fabian's Educational Center?
The application deadline for St. Fabian's Educational Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Fabian's Educational Center is Aqsa School (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Aqsa School
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
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(Islamic)
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9000 S 86th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 598-8200
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 598-8200
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Daycare / Preschool
9906 South Roberts Rd.
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-2225
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-2225
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Laurence High School
(Catholic)
5556 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Avg. class size: 23 students
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