Pope Francis Global Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
6143 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
Pope Francis Global Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 182 students and around 17 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 46% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 182
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 98 girls, 84 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% 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
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 Pope Francis Global Academy
What grades does Pope Francis Global Academy serve?
Pope Francis Global Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Pope Francis Global Academy?
About 182 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pope Francis Global Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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