Frances Xavier Warde School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago, IL, serves coed students from pre鈥搆indergarten through grade 8 in a city鈥揵ased Catholic school setting.
Founded in 1989, the school enrolls 845 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:20.
Approximately 43% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the urban community.
Annual tuition is $22,990, with about 30% of students receiving financial aid.
Frances Xavier Warde School is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Catholic Educational Association.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 845 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,990
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Frances Xavier Warde 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	Frances Xavier Warde School
Pre-K	149
Kind	77
1	86
2	85
3	78
4	82
5	62
6	80
7	91
8	55

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Year Founded

1989

Student Body

Total Students

845 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

71 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,990

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% on Financial Aid

30%

Admissions Director

Susan Smeaton

Admissions Associate

Stella Reyes

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Jiggy The Jaguar

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ChoirDrama Troupe

Hand Bell ChoirStudent Council

Yearbook

School Notes

30% of student body receive need-based scholarships Scholarships range up to 80% of tuition Student teacher ratio preschool 10:1 Primary 12:1 Middle school 18:1

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Frances Xavier Warde School cost?

Frances Xavier Warde School's tuition is approximately $22,990 for private students.

What sports does Frances Xavier Warde School offer?

Frances Xavier Warde School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Frances Xavier Warde School's ranking?

Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School?

The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).