St. Jerome School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
2801 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, St. Jerome School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 104 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% 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 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 104
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Jerome School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% 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 St. Jerome School
What grades does St. Jerome School serve?
St. Jerome School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Jerome School?
About 104 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Jerome School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–3
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL0.2 mi
Pui Tak Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2015–16
Chicago, IL0.6 mi
Pui Tak Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL0.6 mi
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL0.9 mi
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL1.2 mi
City Garden Waldorf School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 77% of preschools in Illinois
Chicago, IL1.3 mi