Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,110
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. William School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,110
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. William School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships and Financial Aid Available
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Maria Montes De Oca
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Altar ServersBoy Scouts
Chess ClubChoir and Band
EngineeringGirl Scouts
STEM Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club
School Notes
- St. William School, a Catholic elementary school celebrating more than 100 years of academic excellence in the Montclare-Galewood community.
- We are a Catholic elementary school that is an integral part of our parish.
- We offer our students and their families "The four corners of success"- academic excellence, spiritual formation, social development, and moral growth.
- Our dedicated, experienced faculty provides every child with the best education possible so that all St. William graduates are prepared to go out and make a difference in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world. We, the St. William School Community, are united in our mission to educate children and nourish their spirit as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- We celebrate our diversity as we minister to students, families and the community, working together to instill gospel values, foster Christian attitudes and practice social justice.
- St. William School, a Catholic elementary school celebrating more than 80 years of academic excellence in the Montclare-Galewood community. We are a Catholic elementary school that is an integral part of our parish. We offer our students and their families "The four corners of success"- academic excellence, spiritual formation, social development, and moral growth. Our dedicated, experienced faculty provides every child with the best education possible so that all St. William graduates are prepared to go out and make a difference in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world. We, the St. William School Community, are united in our mission to educate children and nourish their spirit as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We celebrate our diversity as we minister to students, families and the community, working together to instill gospel values, foster Christian attitudes and practice social justice.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. William School cost?
St. William School's tuition is approximately $5,110 for private students.
What schools are St. William School often compared to?
St. William School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Celestine School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. William School offer?
St. William School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is St. William School's ranking?
St. William School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. William School?
The application deadline for St. William School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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