St. Bede the Venerable
Diocesan school · Grades 2–8
Chicago, IL
4440 W 83rd St, Chicago, IL 60652
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Chicago
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, St. Bede the Venerable is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 99% 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, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–8
- Students
- 56
- Teachers
- 13.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students 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
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- 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. Bede the Venerable
What grades does St. Bede the Venerable serve?
St. Bede the Venerable serves grades 2–8.
How many students attend St. Bede the Venerable?
About 56 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bede the Venerable?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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