Visitation Catholic School
Tel:
(773) 373-5200
Visitation Catholic School takes a holistic approach to learning for students from Pre-K (3+) through 8th-grade.
Visitation students follow a curriculum that is based on STEAM programming, integrates technology, and pays attention to their specific needs.
Through one-on-one instruction, Social-Emotional Learning programs, and an in-house Reading Specialist we ensure every child has the tools to learn, grow, and thrive.
Visitation offers before and after care, scholarships, and financial aid to ensure every family who wants to be at Visitation can be.
For more information on scholarships and what Vis can offer you're student, contact us today!.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 122 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Visitation Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1891 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 122 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 45% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Boys-Grey pants/red or white polo; Girls-red plaid skirt /red or white polo) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Need-based scholarships, financial assistance, and payment plans are available for students of all ages. For Pre-K and Kindergarten students we accept CCI. |
| % on Financial Aid | 84% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, DanceBasketball, Dance, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Book Club, Girl Scouts, Homework Club, Reading club, Technology, Tutoring Arts and Music Programs: Art, Restorative Art Recreational Athletic Programs: Dance, Girls in the Game, Yoga |
School Notes
- Visitation Catholic School provides education to children from Pre-School (ages three and up) through 8th grade. With a more than 85% high school graduation rate, our students go on to receive scholarships and graduate from prestigious Catholic high schools, setting them up for success in college and beyond.
- We offer before and after school care from 6 am to 6 pm, allowing students a safe place to learn and grow while parents work. Our school provides a wide variety of extracurricular activities, when safe, from basketball, dance, and yoga, to tutoring, art, and social-emotional learning programs. We strive to not only offer education but create community through art therapy, school clubs, and events for students and their families.
- We understand that quality education can be expensive and offer payment plans, financial assistance, and scholarships for students attending. In addition, we strive to assist our students in finding scholarships and financial assistance to continue faith-based education after graduation.
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