Misericordia South in Chicago, IL is a co鈥揺d special education school serving grades PK through 12 in a central city neighborhood of Brighton Park.
The school has an enrollment of 18 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 1921, Misericordia South operates on a 37鈥揳cre campus offering a nonsectarian educational program.
Approximately 62% of students represent minority groups, reflecting diversity within the student body.
Misericordia South offers 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, providing options for college preparatory coursework.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Misericordia South ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1921
Campus Size
37 acres
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Sharing life with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- School Mascot: Wild Bears
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM - Executive Director at Misericordia for over 50 years
- Fr. Jack Clair - President/Executive Director of Misericordia Home
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Misericordia South?
Misericordia South famous alumni include: Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM - Executive Director at Misericordia for over 50 years and Fr. Jack Clair - President/Executive Director of Misericordia Home.
When is the application deadline for Misericordia South?
The application deadline for Misericordia South is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Misericordia South located?
Misericordia South is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Brighton Park.
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