St. Alexander School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Palos Heights, IL
7025 W 126th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Palos Heights
- Serving families in Palos Heights since at least 2011
In Palos Heights, Illinois, St. Alexander School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 218 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. 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 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 218
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 112 girls, 106 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% 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
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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- 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 St. Alexander School
What grades does St. Alexander School serve?
St. Alexander School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Alexander School?
About 218 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Alexander School?
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