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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Sylvester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
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
Year Founded
2025
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
% 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
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ChessCooking
ForeignHigh
MandarinSpanish
StorytimeTechnology
Test
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtsDance
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballFlag
GirlsSoccer
VolleyballYoga
Zumba
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sonic
- 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!.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Sylvester Elementary School cost?
St. Sylvester Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
What schools are St. Sylvester Elementary School often compared to?
St. Sylvester Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Berchmans School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Sylvester Elementary School offer?
St. Sylvester Elementary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is St. Sylvester Elementary School's ranking?
St. Sylvester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Sylvester Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Sylvester Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Sylvester Elementary School located?
St. Sylvester Elementary School is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Logan Square.
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2511 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
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Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2200 West Rice Street
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(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
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Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
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(773) 525-8779
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Miles
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2511 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
New Life Academy
(Christian)
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 & 821 W. Eastman Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy ![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2511 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
New Life Academy
(Christian)
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2200 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 907-5000
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy ![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy Photo")
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720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-8779
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8
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2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
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Daycare / Preschool
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Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
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Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
Diversey Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3007 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
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Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Miles
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2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
1.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
1.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
1.8 miles
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1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
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Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
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Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(773) 486-1334
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3740 W Belden Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-5854
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 47 students
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(Christian)
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Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(773) 637-1022
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
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Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1802 N Fairfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-4222
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
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Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3007 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
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Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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