St. Alexander School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Alexander School

7025 W 126th St Palos Heights, IL 60463

Tel: (708) 448-0408

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 264 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 264 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Alexander 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	St. Alexander School
Pre-K	30
Kind	25
1	23
2	26
3	27
4	22
5	25
6	30
7	29
8	27

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Year Founded

1959

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

School Motto

Our mission is to provide a safe, educational environment of spiritual growth and academic excellence鈥攑reparing our students to become adults who are socially responsible, and morally sound.

Student Body

Total Students

264 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Designated school uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Alexander School is a Catholic Elementary school that rests on a 12 acre site with St. Alexander Parish, just North of 127th and Harlem Avenue.
It was founded with the Parish in June of 1959 with the appointment of Father Hanton by Archbishop Albert Cardinal Meyer.
Father Hanton selected the name "St. Alexander" in honor of the third century pope and his own deceased father and brother who bore the same name.
Our school has continued to provide an excellent academic, religious and moral foundation for our children.
We strive to offer a curriculum meeting the needs of the whole child -- spiritually, academically, socially and physically -- and to work toward each student's realization of his/her potential in these areas.
In cooperation with parents, the school fosters an atmosphere of love, respect and service where the message of Christ is taught and lived and community worship is an integral part of the religious education program.
Through their Catholic education, the students learn responsibility and an appreciation of their family, school, parish, community and world.
This is the mission of St. Alexander School.

St. Alexander School is a Catholic Elementary school that rests on a 12 acre site with St. Alexander Parish, just North of 127th and Harlem Avenue. It was founded with the Parish in June of 1959 with the appointment of Father Hanton by Archbishop Albert Cardinal Meyer. Father Hanton selected the name "St. Alexander" in honor of the third century pope and his own deceased father and brother who bore the same name. Our school has continued to provide an excellent academic, religious and moral foundation for our children. We strive to offer a curriculum meeting the needs of the whole child -- spiritually, academically, socially and physically -- and to work toward each student's realization of his/her potential in these areas. In cooperation with parents, the school fosters an atmosphere of love, respect and service where the message of Christ is taught and lived and community worship is an integral part of the religious education program. Through their Catholic education, the students learn responsibility and an appreciation of their family, school, parish, community and world. This is the mission of St. Alexander School.

Source: Verified school update

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What sports does St. Alexander School offer?

St. Alexander School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Alexander School's ranking?

St. Alexander School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Alexander School?

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

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