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St. Patricia Elementary School

5.00 (2 reviews)

9000 S 86th Ave Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Tel: (708) 598-8200

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 199 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,980
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

St. Patricia Elementary School Photo #1 - Bobcat Pride is strong in our halls, classrooms, and athletics! Our Pre-k through 8th Grade students engage in Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish classes along with outstanding grade level activities. St. Patricia also offers Enrichment Courses, Student Government, National Junior Honor Society, Drama Club, Recognized, Competitive Sports, and various other extracurricular opportunities.

St. Patricia Elementary School Photo #2 - St. Patricia School is a Catholic educational community, dedicated to the total growth and development of the child. This is achieved by encouraging positive spiritual, moral, aesthetic, ethical and social sensibilities within the fabric of family, school, parish and community.

St. Patricia Elementary School Photo #3 - We invite you for a school tour to meet our students, faculty, staff, and parents and get a better sense of what St. Patricia has to offer your family. Schedule a personal tour, or register for a student shadow day. Call the office at 708-598-8200 or email spsinfo@stpatriciaparish.com

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 199 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,980
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Patricia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Patricia Elementary School
Pre-K	18
Kind	26
1	28
2	26
3	19
4	18
5	18
6	14
7	18
8	14

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Year Founded

1960

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Student Body

Total Students

199 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

69%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,980

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Tuition Notes

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% on Financial Aid

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Garden ClubGrammar Gurus

Junior Honor SocietyParent/Teacher Club

School BoardStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChoir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Basketball TeamsFlag Football

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Patricia School is a growing, thriving and blessed Catholic Elementary School.
Our focus is to educate the whole child, helping them to develop Character, Academics, Compassion, and Values. Please explore our site and experience what makes St. Patricia School a wonderful learning community.

School Motto: Educating the whole child is important to us at St. Patricia.

St. Patricia School strives to instill values for a lifetime through a tradition of academic excellence firmly rooted in a tradition of faith.St. Patricia School understands choosing a school for your child is one of the biggest investments parents make for their children. The school provides information regarding PreK to 8th-grade faith-based curriculum, enrichment programs, competitive sports, and technology and science labs, along with further details regarding onsite before and after school daycare, standardized test scores, and alumni accomplishments.We invite you for a school tour to meet our students, faculty, staff, and parents and get a better sense of what St. Patricia has to offer your family.
Schedule apersonal tour, or register for astudent shadow day. Call the office at 708-598-8200 or [email protected] [email protected]

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Patricia Elementary School cost?

St. Patricia Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,980 for private students.

What sports does St. Patricia Elementary School offer?

St. Patricia Elementary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. Patricia Elementary School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/23/2019

I'm an alumni. I remember St. Patricia School with fondness. I attending this school for eight (8) years when there was a much bigger enrollment. It's great to see that this school is still thriving in today's world. I received a wonderful education there.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Linda Waymar

5 11/9/2017

"It is a blessing that our grandson, Luke Parde, attends such a wonderful Catholic School! Luke loves St. Patricia's, and we are so happy that he is so happy. The Catholic identity, faith formation, and service outreach are all nurtured in a beautiful family atmosphere. Kudos to your school and parish staff! God bless you."-Frank & Denise Sedlak, grandparents of 1st grader, Luke Parde

- Posted by Parent - Frank & Denise Sedlak

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,473 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).