St. Sylvester Elementary School
St. Sylvester School is a dynamic and growing school with advanced program offerings and the highest quality teachers.
Join the families and students who have made St. Sylvester School a successful and joyful place to be!.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 274 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Sylvester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Several - Contact school for specifics
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
22 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial aid and scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
65%
Admissions Director
Mr. Daniel Bennett
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Cooking, Foreign, High, Mandarin, Spanish, Storytime, Technology, Test
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts, Dance
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Flag, Girls, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba
Chess, Cooking, Foreign, High, Mandarin, Spanish, Storytime, Technology, Test
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts, Dance
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Flag, Girls, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Life Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo")
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PK-8
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