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.
The student:teacher of St. Richard Elementary School is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,175
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Richard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Teddy Bear Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
5160 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 476-0700
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 476-0700
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Snows
(Catholic)
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Our Lady Of The Snows School
(Catholic)
4810 S Leamington Ave Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Misericordia South
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
St. Laurence High School
(Catholic)
5556 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Avg. class size: 23 students
Our Lady Of Tepeyac High School
All-girls (Catholic)
2228 S Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0023
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0023
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Snows
(Catholic)
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Our Lady Of The Snows School
(Catholic)
4810 S Leamington Ave Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
5259 S Major Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5259
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 581-5259
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Teddy Bear Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
5160 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 476-0700
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 476-0700
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Snows
(Catholic)
4810 S Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Our Lady Of The Snows School
(Catholic)
4810 S Leamington Ave Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 735-4810
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
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(630) 420-6630
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