St. Vincent Ferrer School - Where Greatness Begins!Faith formation and academic excellence
Innovative, technology-based curriculum including Smartboards and iPads Exemplary test scores with students performing at exceptional achievement levels
Daily hot lunch available Before and after school care Full day Kindergarten
Full or half day Junior Kindergarten Full or half day, 3 or 5 day option for PreK3.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Lands End Jumper or Skirt with white polo for girls. Dark dress pants with white polo for boys.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Available on website - varies by grade and parishioner/non-parishioner
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Club
Art Club, Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Club
School Notes
- School Motto: I am kind. I am respectful. I am responsible. I make smart choices. I am an SVF Friar!
- Faith formation and academic excellence
- Innovative, technology-based curriculum including Smartboards and iPads
- Exemplary test scores with students performing at exceptional achievement levels
- Daily hot lunch available
- Before and after school care
- Full day Kindergarten
- Full or half day Junior Kindergarten
- Full or half day, 3 or 5 day option for PreK3.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School offer?
St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School's ranking?
St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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