St. Sabina Academy is the educational outreach ministry of the Faith Community of St.
Sabina. Therefore, the school shares in the mission of the church and strives to train up Christian children utilizing God's word, the Bible, and the principles found therein.
St. Sabina Academy is a grade school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
The faculty and administration believe that God has a purpose for every child's life.
St. Sabina Academy is committed to teach our students about the Catholic faith as they participate in religion classes, services and activities; respond to the needs of others by the words we proclaim and by the daily actions of the clergy, school board, administration, faculty, staff and students; use our God-given talents for the benefit of the alf-embracing community of God; organize instruction to assure that students are continuously made aware of their African-American heritage; prepare our students to discover and seek God's purpose for their lives; prepare our students to be positive, productive, independent thinkers and to become "Third Day" leaders in a diverse and technological society; embrace diversity and participating in initiatives that support it in order to help our children relate to all of God's people; and teach our students to apply Christian values in the resolution of conflicts to create peace in our school and communities.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Sabina Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Sabina Academy is the educational outreach ministry of the Faith Community of St. Sabina. Therefore, the school shares in the mission of the church and strives to train up Christian children utilizing God's word, the Bible, and the principles found therein. St. Sabina Academy is a grade school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The faculty and administration believe that God has a purpose for every child's life. St. Sabina Academy is committed to teach our students about the Catholic faith as they participate in religion classes, services and activities; respond to the needs of others by the words we proclaim and by the daily actions of the clergy, school board, administration, faculty, staff and students; use our God-given talents for the benefit of the alf-embracing community of God; organize instruction to assure that students are continuously made aware of their African-American heritage; prepare our students to discover and seek God's purpose for their lives; prepare our students to be positive, productive, independent thinkers and to become "Third Day" leaders in a diverse and technological society; embrace diversity and participating in initiatives that support it in order to help our children relate to all of God's people; and teach our students to apply Christian values in the resolution of conflicts to create peace in our school and communities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Sabina Academy?
The application deadline for St. Sabina Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Sabina Academy located?
St. Sabina Academy is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Auburn Gresham.
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