Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
3700 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, Bridgeport Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 202 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 8.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 202
- Teachers
- 12.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 82 girls, 120 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 65% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 Bridgeport Catholic Academy
What grades does Bridgeport Catholic Academy serve?
Bridgeport Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Bridgeport Catholic Academy?
About 202 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bridgeport Catholic Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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