Mary, Seat of Wisdom School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Park Ridge, IL
1352 S Cumberland Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Park Ridge since at least 2011
In Park Ridge, Illinois, Mary, Seat of Wisdom School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 451 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 451
- Teachers
- 40.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 216 girls, 235 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 95% 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 Mary, Seat of Wisdom School
What grades does Mary, Seat of Wisdom School serve?
Mary, Seat of Wisdom School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mary, Seat of Wisdom School?
About 451 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mary, Seat of Wisdom School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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