St. Nicholas Tolentine School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
3741 W 62nd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
St. Nicholas Tolentine School is a Catholic diocesan school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 398 students and around 20 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2017–18. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 398
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 188 girls, 210 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 89% 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 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about St. Nicholas Tolentine School
What grades does St. Nicholas Tolentine School serve?
St. Nicholas Tolentine School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Nicholas Tolentine School?
About 398 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Nicholas Tolentine School?
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