St Paul Of The Cross School
Tel:
(847) 825-6366
- Part of the Park Ridge community since 1925, SPC provides an education of the highest standards while embracing each child within a Roman Catholic tradition.
- Preschool through eighth grade, committed to the educational needs of all students.
- A community grounded in a faith filled education supported by a strong parent community.
- At each grade level, students are encouraged to be active participants and to serve their community.
- Along with our families, our goal is to involve all students in the mission of Jesus, love of God, and love of their neighbor.
- Academically SPC provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for high school and beyond.
- In addition to the core subjects, students attend Music, Art, Spanish and Physical Education, and Health classes.
- Technology is evident in all classrooms and extended in the Library Media Center.
- We are all involved in the education of each student and work to develop all aspects of student growth: spiritual, moral, emotional, physical and intellectual.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 593 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,552
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St Paul Of The Cross School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1925 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 593 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 8% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,552 |
| Tuition Notes | *Above tuition is for parishioner Multi-child discounts |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 16 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Academic Team, Battle of the Books, Bricks 4 Kidz, Chess Club, Future City Team, Girls on the Run, Green Club, Math Olympiad, Media Club, National Junior Honor Society, Science Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Smiling Strings, Spring Musical |
School Notes
- Welcome to St. Paul of the Cross School . . . SPC the place to be!Part of the Park Ridge community since 1925, SPC provides an education of the highest standards while embracing each child within a Roman Catholic tradition. SPC, a preschool through eighth grade school, is committed to the educational needs of all students. From the moment upon entering the school campus, a community grounded in a faith filled education supported by a strong parent community surrounds you. At each grade level, students are encouraged to be active participants and to serve their community. Along with our families, our goal is to involve all students in the mission of Jesus, love of God, and love of their neighbor. Academically SPC provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for high school and beyond. In addition to the core subjects, students attend Music, Art, Spanish and Physical Education, and Health classes. Technology is evident in all classrooms and extended in the Library Media Center. The education of each child is a joint responsibility of the home and school and a strong parent community supports SPC. We are all involved in the education of each student and work to develop all aspects of student growth: spiritual, moral, emotional, physical and intellectual. Come for a visit, tour our campus, talk with our students, and you will see that SPC is truly the place to be!
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School Reviews
| 5 We had our four children attend this school for the past 15 years and could not have been happier with our decision. It is such a warm community that provides an excellent education. They have been well prepared for high school and have placed in several accelerated or AP classes. - Posted by Parent - Margaret |
| 5 Excellent! So happy we made this decision. Top notch academics plus the Catholic faith based education and a warm and energetic parent community. No regrets. - Posted by Parent - mary |
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