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 (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Walter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
School Calendar
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Walter School often compared to?
St. Walter School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Barnabas Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Walter School?
The application deadline for St. Walter School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Walter School located?
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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Popular comparisons: St. Walter School vs. St. Barnabas Catholic School
People that viewed St. Walter School also viewed these schools: St. Barnabas Catholic School, St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy, St. Sabina Academy, Morgan Park Academy and St. John Fisher Elementary School.
The nearest high school to St. Walter School is Morgan Park Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Cajetan Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Barnabas Catholic School
(Catholic)
10121 S Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7711
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
10212 S Vernon Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-2331
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-2331
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Fisher Elementary School
(Catholic)
10200 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 445-4737
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 445-4737
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Tuition listed
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