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St. Walter School

11741 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60643

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St. Walter School in Chicago, IL offers co–educational Catholic programs for grades PK through 4 within a large city community on the South Side.

The school enrolls 196 udents with 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 28:1.

Walter School has a diverse udent body with 95.93% of students representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.

The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Located in an urban area,. Walter School provides early childhood and elementary education within Chicago's South Side community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 196 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

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Student Body

Total Students

196 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Walter School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Barnabas Catholic School by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for St. Walter School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Walter School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in South Side.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 196 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).