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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubChess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir
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 schools are St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School often compared to?
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 nearest high school to St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School is Trinity High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Keystone Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7300 Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6901
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7400 Augusta St
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 199 students
St. Giles School
(Catholic)
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
519 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-8587
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Celestine School
(Catholic)
3017 N 77th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-8234
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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