St. John Berchmans School

Since 1907, St. John Berchmans has been a pillar of faith in the Chicago near north neighborhood of Logan Square.
We boast a long tradition of academic excellence and spiritual guidance.
We have created an environment that encourages the learning potential of each student through a well rounded curriculum including music, art, technology, physical education, special reading, and math classes.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1907

Student Body

Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. John Berchmans School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Choir, Rainbows, Student Leadership, Yearbook

School Notes

  • Brand new state of the art computer lab Brand new secure courtyard area playground Outdoor classroom designed by the Chicago Botanic Gardens Full and Half day Pre-K Air conditioned classrooms
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. John Berchmans School often compared to?
St. John Berchmans Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Sylvester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. John Berchmans School offer?
St. John Berchmans School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Volleyball.
What is St. John Berchmans School's ranking?
St. John Berchmans School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Berchmans School?
The application deadline for St. John Berchmans School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is St. John Berchmans School located?
St. John Berchmans School is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Logan Square.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (10 reviews)
5  
My children enjoy attending SJB. The teachers are caring and the facilities are clean! I have been an SJB parent for over 10 years and still believe that we made the right choice for our sons!
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This is our second year at SJB and we could not be more thrilled to be sending our son here. He has loved going to school with no struggle and loves getting to learn with all his friends. Everyone is supportive (teachers and families). We are so fortunate to be a part of such a great community of people.
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5  
We've had a wonderful school experience at SJB, teachers are engaging and rigorous, classroom activities are creative, and communication with parents is consistent and clear (emails, texts, and more!). Extracurriculars are diverse and customized to kids' interests. But most of all the community is amazing - families feel connected and supported, and there are frequent social events (spaghetti dinners, playgroups, donuts on Sunday, dances, and more). Couldn't love our experience more!
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5  
5/5 stars to SJB. Phenomenally qualified and caring teachers are there to nurture and educate our children. They go above and beyond in every way possible. The community is the absolute best part. There is no better school in Chicago.
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5  
We originally chose SJB because PK started at 3 years old and the location is close to our house. Navigating formative years with labor-of-love staff, an incredible principal, and wonderful parents has brought us a level of community, support, nurturing, and consistency...I didn't know possible. We are in year 6 with plans to have both our children graduate Eagles.
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5  
My daughter has attended SJB for four years now and she loves the school and the staff. Her teachers are a great encouragement and the academic program is great.
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5  
Our son started at SJB in PK3. This Fall, he will go into kindergarten and our daughter will be starting PK3. In PK, the kids benefit from the small classroom sizes (less than 20 students) with two full-time teachers. Parents receive a weekly newsletter from the teachers on the area of focus for the week which includes the theme and activities related to math, science, language arts, fine motor, art, and religion. PK students also have a gym and Spanish class weekly. Students can participate in extracurricular classes (our son loved the cooking one) and sports. Our son has blossomed in his two years there, both academically and socially. The school community is just wonderful! Staff are kind and compassionate and parents are very involved. There are several events during the year to participate in such as dances, grandparents' tea, book fairs, movie and bingo nights, festivals, playdates for the younger kids, and parent night outs. Social media (Facebook, Instagram) posts provide notice of events and information on classroom happenings. We have seen that recent graduates are set to attend selective enrollment schools (Whitney Young, Lane Tech, Jones) and schools like DePaul College Prep. We plan to complete our children`s education at SJB. Go Eagles!
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5  
I have two girls at SJB. We came for my eldest who is an August baby and she wasn't ready for Kindergarten, which ruled out CPS for us, as our plan had been. We found the school from online searches, like this. I toured a bunch of schools including other Catholic and private schools and found SJB to be a well-organized small school but also the most welcoming, community-focused, and laid-back. Exactly the atmosphere I hoped to find for my kids. We've been there now for several years and are still happy with our teachers, the administration, and the community we've become a part of.
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5  
Huge fan of SJB. The teachers and families are just good people — and I love who my kids are becoming, due in large part to the environment at SJB. They have fun STEAM days nearly every month, STEAM labs/rooms, fantastic art classes, and music. Also, their test scores are head and shoulders above the other private and public schools in Logan Square. But even if they weren't, I really think that there's an inclusive, supportive, growth-mindset atmosphere that somehow makes kids thrive. Every 8th grade class for the 3 years my kids have been there has gone on to selective enrollment (Lane, Jones, Whitney Young), DePaul, Ignatius Loyola, Trinity (River Forest), etc. I looked around at MANY schools and am glad we went with SJB!
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I absolutely adore St John Berchmans school! Sending our children to this neighborhood school was the best decision we could have made for their academic success. The school's test scores soar above and beyond ANY CPS or private school in Logan Square. The teachers are dedicated and committed to the students. The parent community is involved with lots of fun events and volunteer opportunities. My child started at St John Berchmans school in 3 year old preschool. She graduated and got accepted into several select enrollment and private schools. She had so many options! SJB fully prepared my child to be competitive and ready to succeed in high school. I would 100% recommend St John Berchmans over any school, public or private, in Logan Square. They are simply the BEST school in terms of academics, test scores, social-emotional learning and parent community. A+
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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