St. John of the Cross Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Western Springs, IL
708 51st St, Western Springs, IL 60558
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Western Springs since at least 2011
In Western Springs, Illinois, St. John of the Cross Parish School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 594 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 594
- Teachers
- 36.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 320 girls, 274 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 99% 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
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Questions about St. John of the Cross Parish School
What grades does St. John of the Cross Parish School serve?
St. John of the Cross Parish School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John of the Cross Parish School?
About 594 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John of the Cross Parish School?
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