St. Therese School We in Chicago, IL, serves 138 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a city neighborhood setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 13 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
Located in the Bridgeport neighborhood, the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Approximately 85% of the udent body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local community.
Therese School We operates within the large city setting of Chicago, providing a Catholic elementary and middle school education.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 138 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
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Therese School West?
The application deadline for St. Therese School West is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Therese School West located?
St. Therese School West is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Bridgeport.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Therese School West is De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Jerome Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Catholic School
(Catholic)
2801 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
920 W 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-3050
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-3050
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Jane Addams High School
Alternative School
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students
247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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