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St. Alexander School

7025 W 126th St Palos Heights, IL 60463

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Alexander School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
School Motto
Our mission is to provide a safe, educational environment of spiritual growth and academic excellence—preparing our students to become adults who are socially responsible, and morally sound.

Student Body

Total Students
264 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Designated school uniform

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • St. Alexander School is a Catholic Elementary school that rests on a 12 acre site with St. Alexander Parish, just North of 127th and Harlem Avenue.
  • It was founded with the Parish in June of 1959 with the appointment of Father Hanton by Archbishop Albert Cardinal Meyer.
  • Father Hanton selected the name "St. Alexander" in honor of the third century pope and his own deceased father and brother who bore the same name.
  • Our school has continued to provide an excellent academic, religious and moral foundation for our children.
  • We strive to offer a curriculum meeting the needs of the whole child -- spiritually, academically, socially and physically -- and to work toward each student's realization of his/her potential in these areas.
  • In cooperation with parents, the school fosters an atmosphere of love, respect and service where the message of Christ is taught and lived and community worship is an integral part of the religious education program.
  • Through their Catholic education, the students learn responsibility and an appreciation of their family, school, parish, community and world.
  • This is the mission of St. Alexander School.
  • St. Alexander School is a Catholic Elementary school that rests on a 12 acre site with St. Alexander Parish, just North of 127th and Harlem Avenue. It was founded with the Parish in June of 1959 with the appointment of Father Hanton by Archbishop Albert Cardinal Meyer. Father Hanton selected the name "St. Alexander" in honor of the third century pope and his own deceased father and brother who bore the same name. Our school has continued to provide an excellent academic, religious and moral foundation for our children. We strive to offer a curriculum meeting the needs of the whole child -- spiritually, academically, socially and physically -- and to work toward each student's realization of his/her potential in these areas. In cooperation with parents, the school fosters an atmosphere of love, respect and service where the message of Christ is taught and lived and community worship is an integral part of the religious education program. Through their Catholic education, the students learn responsibility and an appreciation of their family, school, parish, community and world. This is the mission of St. Alexander School.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Alexander School offer?
St. Alexander School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is St. Alexander School's ranking?
St. Alexander School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Alexander School?
The application deadline for St. Alexander School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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