St. Mary Of The Woods School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 380 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary Of The Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Of The Woods School
Pre-K	74
Kind	23
1	34
2	24
3	31
4	25
5	45
6	43
7	35
8	46

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1952

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

Student Body

Total Students

380 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

21 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Logo Vest,

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mrs Mary Yamoah, Principal

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Joyce Sopko

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy ScoutsChess Club

Girl ScoutsJunior National Honor Society

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Irish Folk DanceYoga

School Notes

St. Mary of the Woods School exists to help the parent as primary educators of their child and further the educational mission of the parish to nurture children to become whole, responsible persons spiritually, academically, aesthetically, and physically.
The school is to provide the children with a solid moral foundation rooted in church doctrine, enabling them to develop Catholic attitudes based on Catholic social teaching, justice and scripture. The foundation learned at St. Mary of the Woods School enables the student to incorporate Catholic Christian values in the local and global communities.

St. Mary of the Woods School exists to help the parent as primary educators of their child and further the educational mission of the parish to nurture children to become whole, responsible persons spiritually, academically, aesthetically, and physically. The school is to provide the children with a solid moral foundation rooted in church doctrine, enabling them to develop Catholic attitudes based on Catholic social teaching, justice and scripture. The foundation learned at St. Mary of the Woods School enables the student to incorporate Catholic Christian values in the local and global communities.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary Of The Woods School?

The acceptance rate of St. Mary Of The Woods School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Mary Of The Woods School offer?

St. Mary Of The Woods School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Mary Of The Woods School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is St. Mary Of The Woods School's ranking?

St. Mary Of The Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of The Woods School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Mary Of The Woods School located?

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

School Reviews

5 10/20/2015

This school has so much to offer academically and extra curricular activities. My children truly enjoy being a part of this school

- Posted by Parent - jkmha

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,987 for elementary schools and $19,819 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).