Our Lady Of The Wayside 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: 402 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Of The Wayside 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	Our Lady Of The Wayside School
Pre-K	130
Kind	36
1	28
2	33
3	35
4	35
5	26
6	31
7	30
8	18

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

resource help for reading and mild learning differences; speech help

Year Founded

1954

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

School Motto

Dedicated to enriching our students鈥� minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each child, and expanding their talents.

Student Body

Total Students

402 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

there is a uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies based on students per family. We do have a scholarship fund.

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue and white, with yellow

School Mascot

Willie The Wildcat

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Robotics (6th-8th grade)Scholastic Bowl Team (7th/8th)

Student Council (6th-8th)Yearbook (8th)

Arts and Music Programs:

Musical TheaterSchool Mass Choir

School Notes

Our Lady of the Wayside School is dedicated to enriching our students` minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each child, and expanding their talents.
Our Lady Of The Wayside students have standarized test scores that are higher than nearby schools.
Our Lady of the Wayside School provides an environment that is nurturing and encouraging and where students are eager to excel. OLW students are guided by caring teachers who know each student well and treasure each student`s unique abilities. In this loving, faith-filled environment, students develop the skills, values, confidence, character, and compassion necessary for future success.
We offer a variety of preschool programs (3 and 4 year olds) including full and half day options.
We also offer full and half day kindergarten options.
Extended day care is available before and after school starting at 7:15 and ending at 6:00.

Our Lady of the Wayside School is dedicated to enriching our students` minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each child, and expanding their talents.
Our Lady Of The Wayside School provides a vital Catholic Christian environment where students are motivated to attain their fullest academic, physical, and spiritual potential, where Christian values, mutual trust, and respect permeate all programs and activities, and where each individual is encouraged to live and to share the Gospel message of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our curriculum emphasizes academic ebcellence and creitical thinking - students are prepared to meet the challenges of the world. We offer a variety of preschool programs (3 and 4 year olds) including full and half day options. We also offerfull and half day kindergarten options. We can accomodate a range of students and offer extra resource help if needed. Extended day care is available before and after school starting at 7:15 and ending at 6:00.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of The Wayside School cost?

Our Lady Of The Wayside School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What sports does Our Lady Of The Wayside School offer?

Our Lady Of The Wayside School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Our Lady Of The Wayside School's ranking?

Our Lady Of The Wayside School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of The Wayside School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Wayside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/23/2026

With three children at Our Lady of the Wayside, we''ve had the opportunity to truly experience what makes this school special-and it goes far beyond the classroom. The community is strong, welcoming, and rooted in care, thanks to engaged leadership, committed teachers, and supportive families.Academically, our children are challenged and supported as individuals, and we''ve been especially appreciative of the on-site resource teachers, including speech services, that provide extra support when needed. It makes a real difference to have those resources built into the school day.Most importantly, the values of kindness, grace, forgiveness, and compassion are consistently modeled and reinforced. We see it in how our kids show up every day. We''re very grateful to be part of OLW.

- Posted by Parent - Maureen Henry

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