St. Priscilla Elementary School (Closed 2016)

We, the members of Saint Priscilla School, are committed to proclaiming Gospel values.
Our mission is to foster a sharing, caring, and praying faith community.
We encourage students to use their God-given unique set of skills and abilities to become responsible Catholics.
We at Saint Priscilla School are committed to offering quality Catholic education to the children of the area.
Our school strives to be an active faith community, which embraces the values, traditions and beliefs of the Catholic Church.
We work at developing Christian attitudes in our students that will make them caring, sharing, and praying people, able to live out the Gospel message.
We recognize the dignity and individuality of each child as a wondrous gift from God, with a unique set of skills and abilities.
These skills and abilities are nurtured by a strong curriculum and quality instruction.
We strive to enhance each child's self-concept, foster in each child a sense of self-discipline, and instill in each child the basic knowledge and skills necessary to function as a useful member of society.
Children learn in different ways, therefore, we employ various teaching styles, techniques, and strategies.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Priscilla Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Priscilla Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Priscilla Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Priscilla Elementary School located?
St. Priscilla Elementary School is located in the Schorsch Village neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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