Named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon school by the US Dept. of Education, Saint Juliana has been providing excellence in elementary education to Catholic students since 1928.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Juliana School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016
Student Body
Total Students
494 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
21 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform pants, jumper or skirt with polo.
Uniform pants, jumper or skirt with polo.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Endowment Size
$1.3 million
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Juliana School's ranking?
St. Juliana School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Juliana School?
The application deadline for St. Juliana School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/9/2017
The school offers many choices of extracurricular activities, especially the newest selection of an after school Basketball program for the younger grades. Also many of the teachers have children in the school which exhibits the vested interest they have for the high level of academic excellence SJS upholds. As an alumni, I am so happy that my daughters are able to attend the best elementary school on the Northwest side.
5 8/2/2017
My husband went to SJS and now both of my boys attend! I can't imagine them attending anywhere else. The teachers are dedicated to the students as well as the faculty. The older students have fellowship to the younger students. SJS has a Art Buddy and Reading Buddy program where the older students are assigned to the younger students and they work on various projects. My son has older students to look up to which is great to see.
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