St. Gerald School
St. Gerald School is committed to providing an excellentCatholic education in a safe and caring environment.
We believethat each individual is unique in his/her potential. Gerald Schoolprovides religious experiences that pursue the continual study ofCatholic Theology and help our students live out the message ofJesus Christ.
Regular participation in Eucharist, various forms ofprayer, and reception of the Sacraments will be emphasized.
Eachstudent shall be taught how to apply values based on Catholicdoctrine proclaimed in the Gospel.
Gerald School encourages ourstudents to develop their individual gifts and talents.
Ourcurriculum will emphasize the basic learning tools. We will enhancebasic communication skills through listening, speaking, reading,and writing.
We will encourage our students to investigate, analyzeand apply theories in daily living, and develop critical andcreative thinking.
Gerald School guide students in a nurturingatmosphere where love and trust are evident.
We will help them inthe development of their feelings of self-worth, self-awareness andself-confidence.
Gerald School charged with the responsibility ofdeveloping our students as social beings with social skills andvirtues to live in harmony in a diverse society of all races,cultures, and nations.
We strive to instill a sense ofresponsibility in our students that will affect changes to helpbring about a more just world.
We must foster respect for self andothers while working towards building the family of God on Earth.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 415 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Gerald School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 415 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Gerald School is Parkland Preparatory Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Papoose Childrens Center (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oak LawnPapoose Childrens CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 36 students
0.3 miles
5354 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1112 0.3 PK-K
36 - Oak LawnParkland Preparatory AcademySpecial Education SchoolGrades: 1-12 | 57 students
0.7 miles
8901 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(630) 823-8323 0.7 1-12
57 - Oak LawnSouthwest Chicago Christian School-oak Lawn(Calvinist)Grades: PK-8 | 218 students
1 miles
10110 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-8550 1 PK-8
218 - Oak Lawn Grades: PK
1.1 miles
4660 West 94th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1040 1.1 PK
n/a - Oak LawnSt. Louis De Montfort School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 205 students
1.2 miles
8808 Ridgeland Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-5781 1.2 PK-8
205
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