Koraes Elementary School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 177 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,875
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Koraes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Greek Orthodox

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Koraes Elementary School
Pre-K	26
Kind	17
1	20
2	20
3	17
4	14
5	20
6	18
7	11
8	14

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1912

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 9, 2027

School Motto

'One School, One Heart: Faith, Knowledge, and Friendship'

Student Body

Total Students

177 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,875

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% on Financial Aid

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue, white, gray

School Mascot

Eagles

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubBaking Club

BandBook Club

Bowling ClubHomework Club

National Junior Honor SocietyPhysical Fitness

Reading BuddiesScholastic Bowl

Student CouncilVolleyball

Arts and Music Programs:

youth choir

School Notes

Koraes Elementary School was founded in 1910 under the auspices of SS. Constantine and Helen Church as a Greek-American parochial school.
At Koraes, our primary goal is to promote intellectual development, reinforce cultural awareness and social responsibility, and foremost, to inculcate the moral and ethical values of the Orthodox faith.
Our students are prepared to think critically through a challenging curriculum, communicate effectively through a bilingual language arts program, and act independently in preparation for life in a complex society with an accelerated rate of change.
Koraes Elementary School offers a complete elementary school program for grades preschool through Eighth.
The school is fully recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, and the Ministry of Education of Greece.
Faculty members hold at least a baccalaureate degree, some have graduate degrees, and all are fully certified by the State of Illinois.
Our dedicated, highly competent teachers assure each student individual attention in a friendly, nurturing environment, yet challenge them with a demanding program of the fundamental scholastic disciplines.
Faculty members of the Greek department hold appropriate credentials from the Ministry of Education of Greece and are committed to helping our children develop an understanding of their heritage and cultural identity.
Our priests complement the intellectual development of our children with the development of positive moral and ethical values through guidance in their spiritual growth and instruction in the Orthodox faith.

Koraes Elementary School was founded in 1910 under the auspices of SS. Constantine and Helen Church as a Greek-American parochial school.
At Koraes, our primary goal is to promote intellectual development, reinforce cultural awareness and social responsibility, and foremost, to inculcate the moral and ethical values of the Orthodox faith.
Our students are prepared to think critically through a challenging curriculum, communicate effectively through a bilingual language arts program, and act independently in preparation for life in a complex society with an accelerated rate of change.
Koraes Elementary School offers a complete elementary school program for grades preschool through Eighth.
The school is fully recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, and the Ministry of Education of Greece.
Faculty members hold at least a baccalaureate degree, some have graduate degrees, and all are fully certified by the State of Illinois.
Our dedicated, highly competent teachers assure each student individual attention in a friendly, nurturing environment, yet challenge them with a demanding program of the fundamental scholastic disciplines.
Faculty members of the Greek department hold appropriate credentials from the Ministry of Education of Greece and are committed to helping our children develop an understanding of their heritage and cultural identity.
Our priests complement the intellectual development of our children with the development of positive moral and ethical values through guidance in their spiritual growth and instruction in the Greek Orthodox faith.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Koraes Elementary School cost?

Koraes Elementary School's tuition is approximately $8,875 for private students.

What schools are Koraes Elementary School often compared to?

Koraes Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Koraes Elementary School offer?

Koraes Elementary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Koraes Elementary School's ranking?

Koraes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Koraes Elementary School?

The application deadline for Koraes Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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