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Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy

7120 S Calumet Avenue Chicago, IL 60619

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #1 - St. C's Activities Also Include Teaching Their Students, Discipline and Critical Thinking Skills Through Chess. The Chess Team Is Open for K-8th Grade and our Chess Team Competes In Chess Competitions As Well!
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #2 - 1st Place Champions 4 Years In a Row!
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #3 - Teaching Our Children At a Young Age To Believe In God
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #4 - St. C Has a Biology Lab Where Students Get The Opportunity To Engage In Various Experiments!
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #5 - St. Columbanus Elementary School Has A Gym And An Athletic Center That Services Grades K-8th. Our Activities Include: Cheer, Basketball, Chess, Track and Volleyball. Visit Us Here For More Information http://www.stcolumbanus.org/static.asp?path=3542
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #6 - At St. C, We Value The Importance of Teaching Our Students Financial Literacy At An Early Age!
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #7 - Our Students Also Excel In Band As Well!
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy Photo #8 - We Are Truly A Family At St. C. We Know In Order For Our Students To Continue To Have A Successful Record of Testing At 90% or Above Grade Level, Our Students Must Be Engaged By Our Teachers. That's Why Our Teachers Are Constantly Challenging Our Students In Academics and Beyond!
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About the School

  • Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
  • The student:teacher of Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2015
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy located?
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.

School Reviews

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St. Columbanus Elementary School is an awesome school. One of the things that I like about this school is that it has a family atmosphere, some of the staff are alumni and their teachers are dedicated to the education of the students. I Love St. C.
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