St. Philip Neri Elementary School

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 Facts (2026)

  • 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:

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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
St. Philip Neri Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
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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 85%.
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

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
St. Phillip is a pretty good school, especially for parents who want their kids to be in a smaller class environment. They have really good teachers. They have extended hours. They have religion; they have a choir that has performed in mass as well as a few other places. They have a new dance team, and they have after-school tutors as well as a fun with food class and other programs.
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5  
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.
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5  
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.
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5  
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.
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5  
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.
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5  
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,798 for elementary schools and $19,279 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).

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