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St. Frances of Rome

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Cicero, IL

1401 S Austin Blvd, Cicero, IL 60804

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Cicero

St. Frances of Rome is a Catholic diocesan school in Cicero, Illinois, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 149 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
149
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 69 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    171’19–20177’21–22149’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K18
    111
    221
    315
    418
    56
    610
    720
    830

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino98%
    Asian2%

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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?
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    What grades does St. Frances of Rome serve?

    St. Frances of Rome serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Frances of Rome?

    About 149 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Frances of Rome?

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