St. Germaine Catholic School

St. Germaine offers a unique faith-based education for our children.Each student, treated as an individual, is nurtured not only in their academics but also in the teachings of Christ.
Our graduates have a solid educational, moral, and social education to support them in any future endeavor.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,350
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1964
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Student Body

Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Germaine Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2023-2024 school year for one child in the parish. Different rates apply for multiple children or non-parishioners.
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Math Club, STEM activities

Arts and Music Programs:
arts/crafts, Band Program

School Notes

  • A ministry of Our Lady at St. Germaine Parish, we would love for you to join us. St Germaine is a school that-nurtures children`s academic and moral growthprovides a strong balance between academic, religious, and extracurricular learningplaces an emphasis on community and serviceutilizes individualized instruction and small group work to enhance student achievement
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Germaine Catholic School cost?
St. Germaine Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,350 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Germaine Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Germaine Catholic School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What sports does St. Germaine Catholic School offer?
St. Germaine Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Germaine Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Germaine Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
I am so happy that we ended up at St Germaine. My oldest son was originally at a public school, and we decided it was time to leave that environment. The sense of community and family is amazing, and I look forward to building our connection at St Germaine throughout the years to come. We are very proud to say our 3 children now attend St Germaine!
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5  
Excellent school! Our son is enrolled in Pre-K part time and absolutely loves it. He asks to go every day and we have really seen improvements with letter recognition, writing and reading. Very happy with our choice to send him here, and love the community too. We will be returning next year full-time!
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5  
Excellent school. I was hesitant to enroll my daughter here because she had a 504 plan at the local public school, but the teachers and staff were able to provide a more than suitable learning environment for her and she has excelled in every subject. Making the switch was the best decision!!
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5  
When we moved into the Oak Lawn area we were looking for a school with a strong commitment to diversity, that was in alignment with our catholic faith & values, had low teacher to student ratio, great academics & sports & offered bilingual (Spanish) classes. To our great delight, St. Germaine met all of these criteria and even exceeded our expectations. Both our son (4th) and daughter (K) love this school, its teachers and classmates. They are always eager to go to school every day, and we can attest that their experience there is as if they have an extended family! - Not only they have great academics (they are a Blue Ribbon school), but the teachers go above and beyond. During the pandemic, the school is offering families the option for full time @ school or remote, with teachers providing a detailed weekly plan for students to work on and either doing videos for those at home and/or doing follow up video conference calls with kids to monitor progress. We truly recommend St. Germaine!!
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5  
Enrolled my son in Pre-K last year and happily returning for the 2018-2019 school year. The care and commitment his teachers have not only to his academics, but socialization (so important for my "only") are well worth the investment. His teacher kept him engaged, motivated, and eager to go to school each and every day. Integrated lesson plans that incorporate a multi-tired approach to learning have my kiddo talking non stop when I pick him up from school about everything he has learned.There are also so many ways to get involved as a student, parent and family. I do believe we are part of the "Family of St Germaine" who not only pride themselves as top-notch (they have won the Blue Ribbon Award for excellence) in education but social responsibility, which is incredibly important to me.St Germaine also offers a "pay as you go" style extended day program for working parents! Nice because sometimes I can get him early and I don't have to commit to a certain time
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5  
Wonderful school with outstanding teachers who care about each child. My child was prepared for high school.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,350
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $10,654 for elementary schools and $17,869 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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