St. Helena Of The Cross (2026 Profile)

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St. Helena Of The Cross

10115 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628

Tel: (773) 239-7323

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St. Helena Of The Cross in Chicago, IL, serves 115 co鈥揺d udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a city neighborhood setting.

Founded in 1905, this Catholic elementary and secondary school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with a faculty of 8 teachers.

The school offers 15 AP courses and ranks in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for AP course availability and diversity, with 100% udents of color.

Annual tuition is $25,000, which is above the Chicago private school average for elementary and high school levels.

Located in the Washington Heights neighborhood,. Helena Of The Cross is one of the olde private schools in the area with a campus size of 50 acres.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Helena Of The Cross ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

115 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Helena Of The Cross often compared to?

St. Helena Of The Cross is often viewed alongside schools like St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy, Christ the King School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for St. Helena Of The Cross?

The application deadline for St. Helena Of The Cross is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Helena Of The Cross located?

St. Helena Of The Cross is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Washington Heights.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).