Northside Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
6216 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, Northside Catholic Academy is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 267 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% 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, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 267
- Teachers
- 26.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 145 girls, 122 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 76% 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 Northside Catholic Academy
What grades does Northside Catholic Academy serve?
Northside Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Northside Catholic Academy?
About 267 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Northside Catholic Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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