St. Mary of the Woods School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
6959 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Illinois
St. Mary of the Woods School is a Catholic parish school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 303 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 303
- Teachers
- 26.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 134 girls, 169 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% 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
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. Mary of the Woods School
What grades does St. Mary of the Woods School serve?
St. Mary of the Woods School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary of the Woods School?
About 303 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary of the Woods School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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