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St. Helen School

2347 W Augusta Blvd Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: (773) 486-1055
www.sthelenchicago.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Helen School strives to educate the whole child.
  • In doing so, a spiritual, academic, and social foundation is created.
  • This formation, rooted in Gospel values, enables the graduate to develop as a responsible Christian citizen.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Helen School
Pre-K64
Kind32
123
231
330
428
517
619
722
814
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Pre-K has 64 students and is more than four times Grade 8, which has 14.
Year Founded
1914
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Student Body

Total Students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Helen School often compared to?
St. Helen School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Nicholas Cathedral School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Helen School's ranking?
St. Helen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Helen School?
The application deadline for St. Helen School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Helen School located?
St. Helen School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in West Town.

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

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