St. Mary Star Of The Sea School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 221 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,475
Acceptance rate: 78%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
Pre-K	25
Kind	23
1	22
2	10
3	25
4	20
5	28
6	19
7	26
8	23

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Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

221 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,475

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Acceptance Rate

78%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballDance

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy/Cub/Girl ScoutsLego Club

Running Club

Arts and Music Programs:

BandClassical Guitar

Folkloric Dancing

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Mary Star of the Sea School is operated under the auspices of the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a corporation sole, in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
St. Mary Star of the Sea School admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in this school.
St. Mary Star of the Sea School engages in the formation of an active Catholic Community.
We recognized that the educational process is accomplished in cooperation with the parents who are the primary educators and first role models.
Their cooperative efforts, support, and assistance enhance the lifelong learning process.
Our environment provides Religious, Academic, and Social components. The Mission of St. Mary Star of the Sea School is to offer a value-oriented curriculum based upon Catholic principles that meets the challenges of the future.

School Motto: A star in the heart of the community

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to St. Mary Star of the Sea School. We are proud of our dedicated, experienced staff and enthusiastic learners!
We are committed to the education of the total child, and recognize that you, the parents, are the primary educator. We pledge to work with you to help your child grow into an individual, well formed in their Catholic faith, who has the tools to be successful in future academic endeavors and the world beyond the classroom.
As demands and complexities of teaching children increase, it becomes more evident that we all need to work together to insure that our children reach their potential. We believe that all of us the school, community and Church must work together in an extended family environment to ensure success for all our students. We believe it is everyone`s responsibility to empower children with the creative, intellectual, and decision making skills necessary for them to become academically, socially, physically and emotionally successful and responsible.
At St. Mary`s we have many accomplishments of which we are proud. Our students perform above the national average on the TerraNova tests. They participate in a variety of after school activities such as a running club, song leaders, student council, band, Boy and Girl Scouts, a Lego club, and Folkloric Dancing. With the cooperation of the parents, a new Technology Lab and playground were built. Also, in conjunction with our school Weather Bug Station, Cecilia Arellano, a fifth grader (2015), was selected as a Friday Forecaster on WGN`s Morning News with Paul Conrad!
Keeping this in mind, we invite you to become an active member of our Church and school community. Whether you are classroom volunteer, Parent Family Association member, special event participant, or member of one of our school committees, you are encouraged to be involved! Research on schools clearly demonstrates that parent participation in their child`s school coincides with a greater likelihood of academic success for their child.
I look forward to having a long and rewarding relationship with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Candice M. Usauskas, Principal
[email protected]

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary Star Of The Sea School cost?

St. Mary Star Of The Sea School's tuition is approximately $5,475 for private students.

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

The acceptance rate of St. Mary Star Of The Sea School is 78%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. St. Mary Star Of The Sea School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. Mary Star Of The Sea School offer?

St. Mary Star Of The Sea School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Soccer and Volleyball.

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

St. Mary Star Of The Sea School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

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

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

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

St. Mary Star Of The Sea School is located in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in West Lawn.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 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).