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St. Germaine School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Oak Lawn, IL

9735 S Kolin Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Oak Lawn
  • Serving families in Oak Lawn since at least 2011

St. Germaine School is a Catholic parish school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 173 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records 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
173
Teachers
14.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 69 girls, 104 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    281’11–12267’13–14256’15–16203’17–18180’19–20158’21–22173’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K22
    117
    216
    321
    418
    514
    621
    721
    823

    Student body

    White42%
    Hispanic or Latino42%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%
    Black5%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Germaine School

    What grades does St. Germaine School serve?

    St. Germaine School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Germaine School?

    About 173 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Germaine School?

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