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
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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