St. Philip Neri School provides a quality Catholic education for Elementary and Preschool children.
St. Philip Neri School offers a comprehensive, challenging curriculum with an emphasis on reading, writing, and math; daily prayer and liturgies; regular music education, physical education, computer education and library classes; a safe, clean, and respectful environment; an optional band program; daily hot lunch and breakfast; drama and public speaking opportunities for all students; and extra curricular activities: basketball teams, cheerleaders, choir, scouts, praise dancing, tutoring.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Philip Neri Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- St. Philip Neri School provides a quality Catholic education for Elementary and Preschool children.
- St. Philip Neri School offers a comprehensive, challenging curriculum with an emphasis on reading, writing, and math; daily prayer and liturgies; regular music education, physical education, computer education and library classes; a safe, clean, and respectful environment; an optional band program; daily hot lunch and breakfast; drama and public speaking opportunities for all students; and extra curricular activities: basketball teams, cheerleaders, choir, scouts, praise dancing, tutoring.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Faith Colson, prevention advocate and child sexual abuse survivor. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Philip Neri Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of St. Philip Neri Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Who are famous alumni from St. Philip Neri Elementary School?
St. Philip Neri Elementary School famous alumni include: Faith Colson, prevention advocate and child sexual abuse survivor..
When is the application deadline for St. Philip Neri Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Philip Neri Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Philip Neri Elementary School located?
St. Philip Neri Elementary School is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Shore.
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
St. Phillip Neri is a good school. The 4th-grade teacher Mrs. Ashmore is amazing. She's teaching math & reading above the kid's current grades which is amazing. I love that the classes are small & that the kids are also learning religion. They have good after-school programs as well as early & late drop-off times which are very flexible.
5 6/2/2023
St. Phillip Neri is a good school. The 4th-grade teacher Mrs. Ashmore is amazing. She's teaching math & reading above the kid's current grades which is amazing. I love that the classes are small & that the kids are also learning religion. They have good after-school programs as well as early & late drop-off times which are very flexible.
5 3/24/2023
SPN has really good teachers. They have weekly Mass Which is important to my family. They also have math reading enrichment programs that are very helpful. It's a small, but nice school environment.
5 9/22/2021
Good smaller faith-based school. I love that they offer classes that assist with reading & math enrichment. The teachers are good & attentive. The kids are able to receive personalized attention.
5 3/16/2021
SPN is a small school, But its great because the kids are able to receive personalized attention as the classes are small. My kids really benefit from the smaller classes. They have a great program for Math & Reading called I-Ready which helped my kids advance with math , and reading. I especially love the 1st & second grade teachers as they are the favorite. The teachers are very assessible as well, and they communicate through the class Dojo often.
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