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Divine Providence School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Westchester, IL

2500 Mayfair Ave, Westchester, IL 60154

Overall grade: A+

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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Westchester since at least 2011

In Westchester, Illinois, Divine Providence School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 128 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
128
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 43 girls, 85 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    166’11–12195’13–14216’15–16184’17–18201’19–20167’21–22128’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K37
    K13
    118
    216
    311
    413
    511
    615
    714
    817

    Student body

    White66%
    Two or more races14%
    Black13%
    Asian4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does Divine Providence School serve?

    Divine Providence School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Divine Providence School?

    About 128 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

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