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St. John Fisher Elementary School

10200 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60655

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St. John Fisher Elementary School in Chicago, IL, offers co–educational programs for grades pre–kindergarten through 8 in a large city community on the South Side.

Founded in 1956, this Catholic elementary school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.

The school serves 602 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1 supported by 26 teachers.

Annual tuition is $8,400, below the Chicago private elementary school average of $13,895.

John Fisher ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for large student body size.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 602 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1956

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

602 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,400

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Embracing curious minds. Nurturing compassionate hearts.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. John Fisher Elementary School cost?

St. John Fisher Elementary School's tuition is approximately $8,400 for private students.

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St. John Fisher Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Christina School by visitors of our site.

What is St. John Fisher Elementary School's ranking?

St. John Fisher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John Fisher Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. John Fisher Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. John Fisher Elementary School located?

St. John Fisher Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in South Side.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 602 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).