St. John de la Salle Catholic School was founded in 1948 for English-speaking Catholics in the Rosemoor district at the northern end of Roseland.
The combination church/school building was completed in 1950. The school was founded by the Religious Sisters of Notre Dame.
St. John de la Salle Catholic Academy of Fine Arts has been one of Chicago's premiere elementary schools for more than a half century! In classrooms at St. John de la Salle Catholic Academy of Fine Arts you will find dedicated teachers that are inspiring young minds to grow and develop.
At the core of St. John’s curriculum, that is, Catholic, are beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church.
While the Office of Catholic Education’s curriculum framework reflects these realities in written form, St. John’s teachers have accepted the responsibility to bring them to life in themselves and in those whom they teach from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Girl at Science Fair graphicThe curriculum is faith based and comprehensive.
The instructional program engages the student in Religious Education, Language Arts (reading, speaking, listening, writing and thinking), Mathematics, Social Studies (history and geography), Science, Foreign Language (Spanish), Technology (Computer Education), Healthful Living (P.E.) and Fine Arts (Art, Music and Cultural Enrichment Program).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
![St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy Student By Grade St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/10000/9634/st-john-de-la-salle-catholic-academy-chart-ZxpJXb.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. John de la Salle Catholic School was founded in 1948 for English-speaking Catholics in the Rosemoor district at the northern end of Roseland. The combination church/school building was completed in 1950. The school was founded by the Religious Sisters of Notre Dame. St. John de la Salle Catholic Academy of Fine Arts has been one of Chicago's premiere elementary schools for more than a half century! In classrooms at St. John de la Salle Catholic Academy of Fine Arts you will find dedicated teachers that are inspiring young minds to grow and develop. At the core of St. John’s curriculum, that is, Catholic, are beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church. While the Office of Catholic Education’s curriculum framework reflects these realities in written form, St. John’s teachers have accepted the responsibility to bring them to life in themselves and in those whom they teach from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Girl at Science Fair graphicThe curriculum is faith based and comprehensive. The instructional program engages the student in Religious Education, Language Arts (reading, speaking, listening, writing and thinking), Mathematics, Social Studies (history and geography), Science, Foreign Language (Spanish), Technology (Computer Education), Healthful Living (P.E.) and Fine Arts (Art, Music and Cultural Enrichment Program).
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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St. John De La Salle Catholic Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan Park Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy located?
St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Roseland.
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