A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, FHC consistently helps our students achieve academic success, while developing character through our faith-based approach.
Founded in 1939, the School of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity is a parochial, Catholic grammar school in the Archdiocese of Chicago, educating children in the formative years of Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity 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
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
School Motto
We are FHC
Student Body
Total Students
272 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Founded in 1939, the School of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity is a parochial, Catholic grade school located in Winnetka, Illinois and part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. FHC educates children in the formative years of 3-year-old Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Named a National Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence in 2014 and again in 2023, our students receive opportunities to master challenging academics, excel on team sports, perform before large audiences, and lead service projects.
- Our students learn a way of life one that weaves Catholic spirituality and moral development within academic studies and co-curricular achievement. Our school mission is to provide an educational environment that develops the spiritual, academic, moral, and social growth of each student.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity often compared to?
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.
What sports does The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity offer?
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity's ranking?
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity?
The application deadline for The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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