St. Malachy Elementary School

St. Malachy Elementary School serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the Other special emphasis association(s) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of St. Malachy Elementary School is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Malachy Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Malachy Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Malachy Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Malachy Elementary School located?
St. Malachy Elementary School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,029 for elementary schools and $19,185 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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