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St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–3

Chicago, IL

3017 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Illinois

In Chicago, Illinois, St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 31 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–3
Students
31
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K6
    17
    26
    312

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino29%
    Black6%
    Asian6%
    Two or more races6%

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    Questions about St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus

    What grades does St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus serve?

    St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus?

    About 31 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Jerome School, Santa Lucia Campus?

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