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St. Philomena School (Closed 2004)

4131 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60639
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About the School

  • St. Philomena School in Chicago, IL serves 262 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
  • The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 22:1 with a teaching staff of 12 professionals.
  • As a Catholic co–ed school,.
  • Philomena holds memberships in the European Council for International Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.
  • The udent body is predominantly students of color, representing 97.71% of the enrollment.
  • Philomena is one of several private Catholic elementary and middle schools located near Chicago's 60639 zip code area.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Philomena School?
The application deadline for St. Philomena School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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