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St. Gerald School

9320 S 55th Ct
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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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 Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 317 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Gerald School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Student Body

Total Students

317 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 317 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,492 for elementary schools and $19,592 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).