St. Gelasius in Chicago, IL, serves 188 udents in grades K–8 within a central city community setting.
The Catholic co–educational school has a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by 11 teachers.
Gelasius is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
The udent population reflects full racial and ethnic diversity with 100% students of color.
The school provides private education in the Chicago area with grades from kindergarten through eighth grade.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Gelasius?
The application deadline for St. Gelasius is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Gelasius is Mount Carmel High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Drexel Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (0.6 miles away)
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