Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School
Greek Orthodox school · Grades Pre-K–8
Des Plaines, IL
2350 E Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in Des Plaines
- Growing: enrollment up 151% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Des Plaines since at least 2011
In Des Plaines, Illinois, Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School is a Greek Orthodox private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 193 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 151% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 193
- Teachers
- 20.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 61 girls, 132 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Greek Orthodox
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 52% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School
What grades does Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School serve?
Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School?
About 193 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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