St. Edward 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: 292 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,720
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 29 / Aug. 20 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Edward 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. Edward School
Pre-K	58
Kind	31
1	29
2	31
3	35
4	19
5	20
6	14
7	26
8	29

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Speech, Autism, Dyslexia, various learning differences

Year Founded

1910

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 3, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

School Motto

Hearts for Christ and minds for knowledge since 1910

Student Body

Total Students

292 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 29 / Aug. 20 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,720

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Tuition Notes

Tuition discounts are given for multiple children and participating parishioners.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubLEGO Robotics

Musical Theatre

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubChoir

Orchestra草榴社区 Instrumental Lessons

School Notes

St. Edward provides a high quality, faith-based education to children from three-year old preschool through eighth grade.
Academic excellence is enhanced by enrichment activities and a strong community environment that helps our students develop into well rounded individuals.
St. Edward School was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois.
Founded in 1910 with 200 students, St. Edward currently has over 310 students enrolled, who hail from Mayfair and many of its surrounding neighborhoods including Old Irving Park, Albany Park and Portage Park.
St. Edward School is located on the Northwest side of Chicago near Montrose Avenue and the Kennedy Expressway.
The school makes its home in the Mayfair neighborhood on Sunnyside Avenue between Kostner and Lowell Avenues.
We are a community rooted in faith and supported by St. Edward Parish and school families.
Commissioned by Jesus to spread the Good News, we empower our students to serve one another and the global community.
We provide a solid educational foundation enhanced by the arts.
We instill a passion for lifelong learning, and we form committed Catholics who care for the earth and work for peace and justice in our diverse and ever-changing world.

St. Edward provides a high quality, faith-based education to children from three-year old preschool through eighth grade.
Academic excellence is enhanced by enrichment activities and a strong community environment that helps our students develop into well rounded individuals.
St. Edward School is administered by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois who maintain a residence adjacent to the school.
Founded in 1910 with 200 students, St. Edward currently has 313 students enrolled, who hail from Mayfair and many of its surrounding neighborhoods including Old Irving Park, Albany Park and Portage Park.
St. Edward School is located on the Northwest side of Chicago near Montrose Avenue and the Kennedy Expressway.
The school makes its home in the Mayfair neighborhood on Sunnyside Avenue between Kostner and Lowell Avenues.
We are a community rooted in faith and supported by St. Edward Parish and school families.
Commissioned by Jesus to spread the Good News, we empower our students to serve one another and the global community.
We provide a solid educational foundation enhanced by the arts.
We instill a passion for lifelong learning, and we form committed Catholics who care for the earth and work for peace and justice in our diverse and ever-changing world.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Edward School cost?

St. Edward School's tuition is approximately $6,720 for private students.

What sports does St. Edward School offer?

St. Edward School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Edward School's ranking?

St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Edward School?

The application deadline for St. Edward School is Feb. 29 / Aug. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 29 / Aug. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Edward School located?

St. Edward School is located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Irving Park.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (6 reviews)

5 1/11/2021

We have been at St. Edward School now for seven years and are so happy to be part of this vibrant, caring community. Our two children are thriving academically, spiritually and socially. The teachers are passionate and truly care for each of their students. The students have art, music and Spanish classes regularly as well as various extracurricular activities available to them. The community is supportive, strong and caring. We highly recommend St. Edward School!

- Posted by Parent - Mom of 2 boys

5 1/4/2021

St. Edward has historically offered a very competitive education and prepared the students very well for high school and beyond. What makes St. Edward stand out these days are its people: an efficient and hardworking principal and staff, as well as a forward-thinking pastor who supports the school and its students with boundless enthusiasm! (Although there have been no sports or theater this year, those programs are particularly strong in normal times. The music program continues to flourish, despite the challenges.)

- Posted by Parent - Tony

5 10/9/2020

Absolutely love St. Ed's! My daughters look forward to going to school every day. The teachers are kind and caring. The community embraces you and makes you feel welcome. My girls are learning so much and they constantly come home eager to share what they've learned that day. I'd highly recommend St. Ed's to anyone!

- Posted by Parent - Jess

5 9/10/2020

I would recommend St. Edward to anyone. In the past couple of years, we have gotten a new Principal and Pastor and it's really invigorated the school for the better. Small class sizes mean teachers know your child and will go out of their way to help as needed. There are many programs available (academic, sports, music, art) to meet the interest of your child. Most of all, I love the friends my children and I have met over the years. The sense of community and we are in this together is strongly felt, especially now.

- Posted by Parent - Chicagoparent

5 7/7/2020

My children have found a school with strong academics that focus on their needs while fostering their faith. St. Edward has been a great choice for my children!

- Posted by Parent - ProundParentof3

5 3/5/2013

I am a 1959 graduate of St Edward School which provided me and my 6 siblings with a great education!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - john4

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