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St. Mary Of The Lake School

1026 W Buena Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL, St. Mary Of The Lake School serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a large city setting.

The school enrolls 176 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 11 full–time teachers.

St. Mary Of The Lake School is affiliated with the Catholic Church and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

The school is recognized for its diversity, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for the highest percentage of students of color, with 99.26% minority enrollment.

Average private elementary school tuition in Chicago is approximately $13,895, providing a local context for families considering Catholic city–based education options.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 176 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary Of The Lake 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

Student Body

Total Students

176 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

St. Mary Of The Lake School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 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)

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The application deadline for St. Mary Of The Lake School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Mary Of The Lake School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Uptown.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 176 students
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 $13,895 for elementary schools and $19,207 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).