Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,175
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Richard Elementary School
About the School
- St. Richard Elementary School serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- The student:teacher of St. Richard Elementary School is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,175
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Richard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Richard Elementary School cost?
St. Richard Elementary School's tuition is approximately $6,175 for private students.
What schools are St. Richard Elementary School often compared to?
St. Richard Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Bruno Continuation School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Richard Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Richard Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Richard Elementary School located?
St. Richard Elementary School is located in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Archer Heights.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Richard Elementary School vs. St. Bruno Continuation School
The nearest high school to St. Richard Elementary School is Misericordia South (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bruno Continuation School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Teddy Bear Day Care Center (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
5160 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 476-0700
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
5556 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2228 S Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0023
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
African Methodist Episcopal
5259 S Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5259
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
5160 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 476-0700
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
4810 S Leamington Ave Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Noble St Chtr - Mansueto
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2911 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 349-8200
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 349-8200
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Academy For Global Citizenship
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4942 W 44th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 582-1100
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 582-1100
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3480
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3480
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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