St. Mary Of The Lake School (2026-27 Profile)

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St. Mary Of The Lake School

1026 W Buena Ave Chicago, IL 60613

Tel: (312) 534-5232

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 176 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL, St. Mary Of The Lake School serves coâ€“ed students from preâ€“kindergarten through eighth grade in a large city setting.
The school enrolls 176 students and maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 16:1 with 11 fullâ€“time teachers.
St. Mary Of The Lake School is affiliated with the Catholic Church and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school is recognized for its diversity, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for the highest percentage of students of color, with 99.26% minority enrollment.
Average private elementary school tuition in Chicago is approximately $13,895, providing a local context for families considering Catholic cityâ€“based education options.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 176 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Mary Of The Lake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Of The Lake School
Pre-K	23
Kind	20
1	16
2	17
3	11
4	17
5	26
6	16
7	13
8	17

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Student Body

Total Students

176 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of The Lake School?

The application deadline for St. Mary Of The Lake School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Mary Of The Lake School located?

St. Mary Of The Lake School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Uptown.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,643 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).