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St. Zachary Continuation School (Closed 2025)

567 W Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
The distinctive purpose of St. Zachary School is to create a Catholic educational community for students in preschool through eighth grade.
Our school is certified by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools.
Our students actively participate in liturgical and other devotional practices as a means of developing moral values, ethical standards of conduct, and integrity of character.
Your children will experience a learning environment at St. Zachary that emphasizes academics based on our strong curriculum which utilizes traditional learning techniques as well as engaged learning.
In addition to a challenging curriculum we also offer weekly mass with student participation, interscholastic Athletics (basketball, volleyball, softball), full-day kindergarten, morning and afternoon 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool, before and after school care, a computer lab, physical education classes, and a music program.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This includes tuition and fees. There is a separate registration fee due at time of enrollment.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Zachary Continuation School cost?
St. Zachary Continuation School's tuition is approximately $5,690 for private students.
What sports does St. Zachary Continuation School offer?
St. Zachary Continuation School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Zachary Continuation School?
The application deadline for St. Zachary Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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