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St. Helena Of The Cross

10115 S Parnell Ave Chicago, IL 60628

Tel: (773) 239-7323

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Helena Of The Cross in Chicago, IL, serves 115 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1905, this Catholic elementary and secondary school has a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a faculty of 8 teachers.
The school offers 15 AP courses and ranks in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for AP course availability and diversity, with 100% udents of color.
Annual tuition is $25,000, which is above the Chicago private school average for elementary and high school levels.
Located in the Washington Heights neighborhood,.
Helena Of The Cross is one of the olde private schools in the area with a campus size of 50 acres.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Helena Of The Cross ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Helena Of The Cross
Pre-K	6
Kind	4
1	10
2	7
3	10
4	13
5	26
6	8
7	11
8	20

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Student Body

Total Students

115 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Helena Of The Cross often compared to?

St. Helena Of The Cross is often viewed alongside schools like St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for St. Helena Of The Cross?

The application deadline for St. Helena Of The Cross is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Helena Of The Cross located?

St. Helena Of The Cross is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Washington Heights.

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