Misericordia South (2026-27 Profile)

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Misericordia South

2916 W 47th Street Chicago, IL 60632

Tel: (773) 254-9595

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Misericordia South in Chicago, IL is a coâ€“ed special education school serving grades PK through 12 in a central city neighborhood of Brighton Park.
The school has an enrollment of 18 students with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 1921, Misericordia South operates on a 37â€“acre campus offering a nonsectarian educational program.
Approximately 62% of students represent minority groups, reflecting diversity within the student body.
Misericordia South offers 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, providing options for college preparatory coursework.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Misericordia South
Pre-K	5
Kind	2
3	2
8	2
9	1
10	3
12	3

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Year Founded

1921

School Calendar

Campus Size

37 acres

School Motto

Sharing life with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

62%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

School Mascot

Wild Bears

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM - Executive Director at Misericordia for over 50 years -
- Fr. Jack Clair - President/Executive Director of Misericordia Home -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Misericordia South?

Misericordia South famous alumni include: Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM - Executive Director at Misericordia for over 50 years and Fr. Jack Clair - President/Executive Director of Misericordia Home.

When is the application deadline for Misericordia South?

The application deadline for Misericordia South is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Misericordia South located?

Misericordia South is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Brighton Park.

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