St. Symphorosa School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
6125 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 89 Catholic schools in Chicago
In Chicago, Illinois, St. Symphorosa School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 220 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 6 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 220
- Teachers
- 15.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 132 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% 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
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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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Symphorosa School
What grades does St. Symphorosa School serve?
St. Symphorosa School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Symphorosa School?
About 220 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Symphorosa School?
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