St. Francis De Sales High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Francis De Sales High School in Chicago, IL serves co–ed udents in grades 9 through 12 within a large city community setting.
Founded in 1893, the school has an enrollment of 141 udents and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
The average class size is 15, supported by a faculty of 11 teachers.
Annual tuition is $8,600, which is below the average high school tuition co for private schools in Chicago.
The school is affiliated with the Catholic faith and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 141 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,600
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Francis De Sales High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Francis De Sales High School
9	48
10	35
11	27
12	31

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Grade 9 is largest with 48 students, more than Grade 12 at 31 and Grade 11 at 27.

Year Founded

1893

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Student Body

Total Students

141 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis De Sales High School cost?

St. Francis De Sales High School's tuition is approximately $8,600 for private students.

What is St. Francis De Sales High School's ranking?

St. Francis De Sales High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis De Sales High School?

The application deadline for St. Francis De Sales High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Francis De Sales High School located?

St. Francis De Sales High School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in East Side.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).