St. Sylvester Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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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

School Rankings

St. Sylvester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Sylvester Elementary School
Pre-K	60
Kind	25
1	22
2	25
3	31
4	26
5	27
6	18
7	21
8	19

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Several - Contact school for specifics

Year Founded

2025

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

274 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & 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 & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,500

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid and scholarships available

% on Financial Aid

65%

Admissions Director

Mr. Daniel Bennett

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessCooking

ForeignHigh

MandarinSpanish

StorytimeTechnology

Test

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtsDance

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballFlag

GirlsSoccer

VolleyballYoga

Zumba

School Notes

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!.

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

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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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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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