About the School
- St. Mary Catholic School of Park Forest, Illinois, a school of choice, is committed to providing an environment of Christian values, intellectual stimulation, self respect, social growth, family life, and a sense of community.
- Our School consists of a dedicated and experienced staff that challenge the students to strive for excellence in their academic endeavors as well as their daily activities.
- St. Mary School provides a safe environment that allows each child to reach their full potential.
- Special attention is also given to students with specific needs through individual tutoring with teachers' aides and volunteers.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: K-8 | 28 students
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119 Chestnut St
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(708) 481-8909
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119 Chestnut St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 93 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
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425 Exchange St
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 279-1012
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students
Assembly of God
4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
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3535 Lincoln Hwy
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-2223
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Catholic
3440 Halsted Blvd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Catholic
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Seventh Day Adventist
119 Chestnut St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students
Assembly of God
4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Catholic
3440 Halsted Blvd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
448 Cass St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 93 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
425 Exchange St
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 279-1012
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students
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4200 Maple Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0327
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
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Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-2223
Distance: 3.0 mi
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Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
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32 E 34th St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-5926
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(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
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430 Talala St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 367-2560
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 367-2560
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Blackhawk Primary Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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6/
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130 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
0.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Mohawk Primary Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mohawk St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9301
1.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
22700 Richton Square Rd
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(708) 283-2706
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
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Gr: PK | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
21st Century Primary Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
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Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
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Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
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Gr: K-3 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
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