St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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St. Vincent Ferrer School - Where Greatness Begins!.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 268 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School
Nursery	35
Pre-K	35
Kind	26
1	25
2	19
3	31
4	19
5	23
6	20
7	27
8	8

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Year Founded

1940

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Student Body

Total Students

268 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Lands End Jumper or Skirt with white polo for girls. Dark dress pants with white polo for boys.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Available on website - varies by grade and parishioner/non-parishioner

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubChess Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChoir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Sports Club

School Notes

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.

School Motto: I am kind. I am respectful. I am responsible. I make smart choices. I am an SVF Friar!

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.

Source: Verified school update

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St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Luke School by visitors of our site.

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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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,626 for elementary schools and $19,847 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).