St. Simon The Apostle serves 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the European Council for International Schools.
The student:teacher of St. Simon The Apostle is 22:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Simon The Apostle often compared to?
St. Simon The Apostle is often viewed alongside schools like St. Gall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Simon The Apostle?
The application deadline for St. Simon The Apostle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Simon The Apostle located?
St. Simon The Apostle is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Gage Park.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Simon The Apostle vs. St. Gall Elementary School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Simon The Apostle is Misericordia South (0.6 miles away)
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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
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddy Care Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
4444 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
1 miles
Gr: K | 100 students
Young Scholars Developmental Institute Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
3038 W 59th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 918-1944
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 918-1944
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
4325 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-6161
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-6161
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
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