St. Mary Of The Woods School
Tel:
(773) 763-7577
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 380 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Mary Of The Woods School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| 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 | 4% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 3% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Logo Vest, ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mrs Mary Yamoah, Principal |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Joyce Sopko |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Girl Scouts, Junior National Honor Society, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Irish Folk Dance, Yoga |
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.
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School Reviews
| 5 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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