St. Monica Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
5115 N Mont Clare Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
In Chicago, Illinois, St. Monica Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 177 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. 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–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 13.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 102 girls, 75 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
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. Monica Academy
What grades does St. Monica Academy serve?
St. Monica Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Monica Academy?
About 177 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Monica Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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