St. John Fisher Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

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

School Rankings

St. John Fisher Elementary School 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. John Fisher Elementary School
Pre-K	68
Kind	45
1	45
2	40
3	56
4	68
5	81
6	59
7	61
8	79

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Grade 5 largest at 81 students, more than any other grade at St. John Fisher Elementary School.

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School Motto

Embracing curious minds. Nurturing compassionate hearts.

Student Body

Total Students

602 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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