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Divine Providence School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Westchester, IL

2500 Mayfair Ave, Westchester, IL 60154

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Illinois

In Westchester, Illinois, Divine Providence School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 127 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
127
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 42 girls, 85 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K13
    118
    215
    311
    413
    510
    616
    714
    817

    Student body

    White67%
    Black14%
    Two or more races13%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Divine Providence School

    What grades does Divine Providence School serve?

    Divine Providence School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Divine Providence School?

    About 127 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Divine Providence School?

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