Altus Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–8
Chicago, IL
751 S Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Altus Academy is an independent Catholic school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 76 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 375% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 76
- Teachers
- 9.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 38 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Altus Academy
What grades does Altus Academy serve?
Altus Academy serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Altus Academy?
About 76 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Altus Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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